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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.72, 2,758.20 and 540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.72, 2,758.20 and 540.32 is: 810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.72 : 2,758.20 = 540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.72/2,758.20 = 540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.72x = 2,758.20 × 540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.72x = 1,490,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,310.62/1,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.52

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