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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.97, 2,709.86 and 819.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.97, 2,709.86 and 819.50 is: 1,229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.97 : 2,709.86 = 819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.97/2,709.86 = 819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.97x = 2,709.86 × 819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.97x = 2,220,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,712.62/1,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.65

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