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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.64, 2,778.96 and 812.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.64, 2,778.96 and 812.42 is: 1,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.64 : 2,778.96 = 812.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.64/2,778.96 = 812.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.64x = 2,778.96 × 812.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.64x = 2,257,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,682.68/1,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.63

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