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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.09, 2,708.20 and 831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.09, 2,708.20 and 831.04 is: 1,245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.09 : 2,708.20 = 831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.09/2,708.20 = 831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.09x = 2,708.20 × 831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.09x = 2,250,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,622.53/1,807.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.44

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