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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.27, 2,709.63 and 832.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.27, 2,709.63 and 832.25 is: 1,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.27 : 2,709.63 = 832.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.27/2,709.63 = 832.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.27x = 2,709.63 × 832.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.27x = 2,255,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,076.02/1,806.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.47

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