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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.78, 2,710.68 and 882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.78, 2,710.68 and 882.34 is: 1,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.78 : 2,710.68 = 882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.78/2,710.68 = 882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.78x = 2,710.68 × 882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.78x = 2,391,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,741.39/1,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.76

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