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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.76, 2,758.58 and 540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.76, 2,758.58 and 540.20 is: 810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.76 : 2,758.58 = 540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.76/2,758.58 = 540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.76x = 2,758.58 × 540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.76x = 1,490,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,184.92/1,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.43

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