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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.52, 2,774.94 and 810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.52, 2,774.94 and 810.48 is: 1,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.52 : 2,774.94 = 810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.52/2,774.94 = 810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.52x = 2,774.94 × 810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.52x = 2,249,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,033.37/1,850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.35

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