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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.22, 2,707.71 and 831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.22, 2,707.71 and 831.52 is: 1,246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.22 : 2,707.71 = 831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.22/2,707.71 = 831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.22x = 2,707.71 × 831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.22x = 2,251,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,515.02/1,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.53

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