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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.69, 2,708.54 and 831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.69, 2,708.54 and 831.80 is: 1,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.69 : 2,708.54 = 831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.69/2,708.54 = 831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.69x = 2,708.54 × 831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.69x = 2,252,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,963.57/1,805.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.70

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