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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.89, 2,706.76 and 829.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.89, 2,706.76 and 829.93 is: 1,243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.89 : 2,706.76 = 829.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.89/2,706.76 = 829.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.89x = 2,706.76 × 829.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.89x = 2,246,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,421.33/1,805.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.94

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