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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.84, 2,711.28 and 832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.84, 2,711.28 and 832.94 is: 1,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.84 : 2,711.28 = 832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.84/2,711.28 = 832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.84x = 2,711.28 × 832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.84x = 2,258,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,333.74/1,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.88

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