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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.69, 2,710.49 and 833.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.69, 2,710.49 and 833.48 is: 1,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.69 : 2,710.49 = 833.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.69/2,710.49 = 833.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.69x = 2,710.49 × 833.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.69x = 2,259,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,121.49/1,806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.42

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