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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.88, 2,709.77 and 831.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.88, 2,709.77 and 831.96 is: 1,247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.88 : 2,709.77 = 831.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.88/2,709.77 = 831.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.88x = 2,709.77 × 831.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.88x = 2,254,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,416.09/1,807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.00

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