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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.94, 2,707.11 and 1,075.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.94, 2,707.11 and 1,075.86 is: 1,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.94 : 2,707.11 = 1,075.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.94/2,707.11 = 1,075.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.94x = 2,707.11 × 1,075.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.94x = 2,912,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,471.36/1,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.72

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