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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.42, 2,757.26 and 539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.42, 2,757.26 and 539.58 is: 809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.42 : 2,757.26 = 539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.42/2,757.26 = 539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.42x = 2,757.26 × 539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.42x = 1,487,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,762.35/1,838.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.26

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