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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.66, 2,706.51 and 831.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.66, 2,706.51 and 831.22 is: 1,246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.66 : 2,706.51 = 831.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.66/2,706.51 = 831.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.66x = 2,706.51 × 831.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.66x = 2,249,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,705.24/1,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.61

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