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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.64, 2,711.88 and 833.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.64, 2,711.88 and 833.85 is: 1,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.64 : 2,711.88 = 833.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.64/2,711.88 = 833.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.64x = 2,711.88 × 833.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.64x = 2,261,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,301.14/1,808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.28

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