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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.84, 2,525.39 and 1,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.84, 2,525.39 and 1,044 is: 1,440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.84 : 2,525.39 = 1,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.84/2,525.39 = 1,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.84x = 2,525.39 × 1,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.84x = 2,636,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,507.16/1,829.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.84

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