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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.19, 2,711.24 and 833.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.19, 2,711.24 and 833.98 is: 1,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.19 : 2,711.24 = 833.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.19/2,711.24 = 833.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.19x = 2,711.24 × 833.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.19x = 2,261,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,102.21/1,807.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.17

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