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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854, 2,779.92 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854, 2,779.92 and 813.96 is: 1,220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854 : 2,779.92 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854/2,779.92 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854x = 2,779.92 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854x = 2,262,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,743.68/1,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.47

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