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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.53, 2,758.79 and 916.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.53, 2,758.79 and 916.77 is: 1,374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.53 : 2,758.79 = 916.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.53/2,758.79 = 916.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.53x = 2,758.79 × 916.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.53x = 2,529,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,178.20/1,840.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.16

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