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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.50, 2,706.72 and 830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.50, 2,706.72 and 830.46 is: 1,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.50 : 2,706.72 = 830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.50/2,706.72 = 830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.50x = 2,706.72 × 830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.50x = 2,247,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,822.69/1,804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.68

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