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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.47, 2,705.31 and 831.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.47, 2,705.31 and 831.27 is: 1,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.47 : 2,705.31 = 831.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.47/2,705.31 = 831.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.47x = 2,705.31 × 831.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.47x = 2,248,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,843.04/1,804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.26

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