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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.36, 2,706.64 and 831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.36, 2,706.64 and 831.20 is: 1,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.36 : 2,706.64 = 831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.36/2,706.64 = 831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.36x = 2,706.64 × 831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.36x = 2,249,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,759.17/1,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.16

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