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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.68, 2,707.08 and 831.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.68, 2,707.08 and 831.28 is: 1,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.68 : 2,707.08 = 831.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.68/2,707.08 = 831.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.68x = 2,707.08 × 831.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.68x = 2,250,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,341.46/1,805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.26

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