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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.59, 2,775.29 and 809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.59, 2,775.29 and 809.45 is: 1,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.59 : 2,775.29 = 809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.59/2,775.29 = 809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.59x = 2,775.29 × 809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.59x = 2,246,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,458.49/1,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.57

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