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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.35, 2,710.98 and 833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.35, 2,710.98 and 833.45 is: 1,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.35 : 2,710.98 = 833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.35/2,710.98 = 833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.35x = 2,710.98 × 833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.35x = 2,259,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,466.28/1,807.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.15

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