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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.19, 2,709.74 and 832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.19, 2,709.74 and 832.97 is: 1,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.19 : 2,709.74 = 832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.19/2,709.74 = 832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.19x = 2,709.74 × 832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.19x = 2,257,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,132.13/1,806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.66

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