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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.86, 2,708.46 and 831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.86, 2,708.46 and 831.06 is: 1,247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.86 : 2,708.46 = 831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.86/2,708.46 = 831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.86x = 2,708.46 × 831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.86x = 2,250,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,892.77/1,804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.13

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