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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.66, 2,710.17 and 833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.66, 2,710.17 and 833.04 is: 1,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.66 : 2,710.17 = 833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.66/2,710.17 = 833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.66x = 2,710.17 × 833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.66x = 2,257,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,680.02/1,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.64

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