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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.62, 2,706.45 and 829.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.62, 2,706.45 and 829.72 is: 1,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.62 : 2,706.45 = 829.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.62/2,706.45 = 829.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.62x = 2,706.45 × 829.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.62x = 2,245,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,595.69/1,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.05

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