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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.08, 2,705.62 and 830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.08, 2,705.62 and 830.20 is: 1,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.08 : 2,705.62 = 830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.08/2,705.62 = 830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.08x = 2,705.62 × 830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.08x = 2,246,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,205.72/1,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.38

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