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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.57, 2,709.50 and 832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.57, 2,709.50 and 832.53 is: 1,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.57 : 2,709.50 = 832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.57/2,709.50 = 832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.57x = 2,709.50 × 832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.57x = 2,255,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,735.87/1,806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.63

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