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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.67, 2,711.18 and 833.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.67, 2,711.18 and 833.69 is: 1,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.67 : 2,711.18 = 833.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.67/2,711.18 = 833.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.67x = 2,711.18 × 833.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.67x = 2,260,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,272.18/1,807.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.38

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