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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.73, 2,708.70 and 832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.73, 2,708.70 and 832.52 is: 1,248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.73 : 2,708.70 = 832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.73/2,708.70 = 832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.73x = 2,708.70 × 832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.73x = 2,255,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,033.38/1,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.82

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