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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.39, 2,704.46 and 828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.39, 2,704.46 and 828.96 is: 1,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.39 : 2,704.46 = 828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.39/2,704.46 = 828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.39x = 2,704.46 × 828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.39x = 2,241,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,885.02/1,803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.15

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