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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.33, 2,703.30 and 828.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.33, 2,703.30 and 828.37 is: 1,241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.33 : 2,703.30 = 828.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.33/2,703.30 = 828.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.33x = 2,703.30 × 828.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.33x = 2,239,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,332.62/1,804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.09

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