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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.52, 2,742.36 and 854.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.52, 2,742.36 and 854.82 is: 1,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.52 : 2,742.36 = 854.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.52/2,742.36 = 854.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.52x = 2,742.36 × 854.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.52x = 2,344,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,224.18/1,829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.33

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