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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.54, 2,709.99 and 832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.54, 2,709.99 and 832.74 is: 1,249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.54 : 2,709.99 = 832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.54/2,709.99 = 832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.54x = 2,709.99 × 832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.54x = 2,256,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,717.07/1,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.19

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