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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.53, 2,710.27 and 832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.53, 2,710.27 and 832.42 is: 1,248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.53 : 2,710.27 = 832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.53/2,710.27 = 832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.53x = 2,710.27 × 832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.53x = 2,256,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,082.95/1,807.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.16

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