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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.18, 2,710.08 and 983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.18, 2,710.08 and 983.22 is: 1,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.18 : 2,710.08 = 983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.18/2,710.08 = 983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.18x = 2,710.08 × 983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.18x = 2,664,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,604.86/1,806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.27

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