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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.48, 2,709.12 and 831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.48, 2,709.12 and 831.52 is: 1,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.48 : 2,709.12 = 831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.48/2,709.12 = 831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.48x = 2,709.12 × 831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.48x = 2,252,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,687.46/1,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.31

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