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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.41, 2,704.17 and 830.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.41, 2,704.17 and 830.24 is: 1,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.41 : 2,704.17 = 830.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.41/2,704.17 = 830.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.41x = 2,704.17 × 830.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.41x = 2,245,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,110.10/1,803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.92

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