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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.97, 2,706.88 and 830.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.97, 2,706.88 and 830.01 is: 1,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.97 : 2,706.88 = 830.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.97/2,706.88 = 830.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.97x = 2,706.88 × 830.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.97x = 2,246,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,737.47/1,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.06

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