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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.40, 2,707.80 and 830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.40, 2,707.80 and 830.80 is: 1,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.40 : 2,707.80 = 830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.40/2,707.80 = 830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.40x = 2,707.80 × 830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.40x = 2,249,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,640.24/1,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.37

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