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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.31, 2,761.14 and 853.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.31, 2,761.14 and 853.59 is: 1,280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.31 : 2,761.14 = 853.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.31/2,761.14 = 853.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.31x = 2,761.14 × 853.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.31x = 2,356,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,881.49/1,840.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.70

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