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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.72, 2,707.80 and 983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.72, 2,707.80 and 983.28 is: 1,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.72 : 2,707.80 = 983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.72/2,707.80 = 983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.72x = 2,707.80 × 983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.72x = 2,662,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,525.58/1,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.68

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