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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.73, 2,706.30 and 982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.73, 2,706.30 and 982.26 is: 1,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.73 : 2,706.30 = 982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.73/2,706.30 = 982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.73x = 2,706.30 × 982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.73x = 2,658,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,290.24/1,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.14

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