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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.85, 2,706.60 and 1,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.85, 2,706.60 and 1,255.40 is: 1,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.85 : 2,706.60 = 1,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.85/2,706.60 = 1,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.85x = 2,706.60 × 1,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.85x = 3,397,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,865.64/1,804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.63

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