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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844, 2,766.12 and 818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844, 2,766.12 and 818 is: 1,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844 : 2,766.12 = 818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844/2,766.12 = 818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844x = 2,766.12 × 818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844x = 2,262,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,686.16/1,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.05

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