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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.24, 2,706.02 and 830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.24, 2,706.02 and 830.80 is: 1,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.24 : 2,706.02 = 830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.24/2,706.02 = 830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.24x = 2,706.02 × 830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.24x = 2,248,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,161.42/1,805.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.35

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