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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.44, 2,738.40 and 959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.44, 2,738.40 and 959.80 is: 1,439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.44 : 2,738.40 = 959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.44/2,738.40 = 959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.44x = 2,738.40 × 959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.44x = 2,628,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,316.32/1,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.83

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