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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.22, 2,708.75 and 831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.22, 2,708.75 and 831.26 is: 1,245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.22 : 2,708.75 = 831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.22/2,708.75 = 831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.22x = 2,708.75 × 831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.22x = 2,251,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,684.38/1,807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.94

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