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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.58, 2,709.96 and 832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.58, 2,709.96 and 832.42 is: 1,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.58 : 2,709.96 = 832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.58/2,709.96 = 832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.58x = 2,709.96 × 832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.58x = 2,255,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,824.90/1,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.67

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