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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.95, 2,753.91 and 809.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.95, 2,753.91 and 809.95 is: 1,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.95 : 2,753.91 = 809.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.95/2,753.91 = 809.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.95x = 2,753.91 × 809.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.95x = 2,230,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,529.40/1,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.92

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