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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.93, 2,753.07 and 848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.93, 2,753.07 and 848.22 is: 1,272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.93 : 2,753.07 = 848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.93/2,753.07 = 848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.93x = 2,753.07 × 848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.93x = 2,335,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,209.04/1,834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.64

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