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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.66, 2,707.17 and 831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.66, 2,707.17 and 831.04 is: 1,246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.66 : 2,707.17 = 831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.66/2,707.17 = 831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.66x = 2,707.17 × 831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.66x = 2,249,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,766.56/1,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.64

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