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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.06, 2,708.40 and 830.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.06, 2,708.40 and 830.64 is: 1,246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.06 : 2,708.40 = 830.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.06/2,708.40 = 830.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.06x = 2,708.40 × 830.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.06x = 2,249,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,705.38/1,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.33

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