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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.71, 2,706.66 and 829.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.71, 2,706.66 and 829.86 is: 1,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.71 : 2,706.66 = 829.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.71/2,706.66 = 829.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.71x = 2,706.66 × 829.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.71x = 2,246,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,148.87/1,804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.60

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