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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.09, 2,742.14 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.09, 2,742.14 and 854.88 is: 1,282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.09 : 2,742.14 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.09/2,742.14 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.09x = 2,742.14 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.09x = 2,344,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,192.72/1,828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.32

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