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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.26, 2,760.71 and 854.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.26, 2,760.71 and 854.07 is: 1,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.26 : 2,760.71 = 854.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.26/2,760.71 = 854.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.26x = 2,760.71 × 854.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.26x = 2,357,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,824.97/1,840.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.24

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