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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.88, 2,707.60 and 831.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.88, 2,707.60 and 831.45 is: 1,246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.88 : 2,707.60 = 831.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.88/2,707.60 = 831.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.88x = 2,707.60 × 831.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.88x = 2,251,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,218.40/1,805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.61

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