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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.91, 2,713.55 and 835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.91, 2,713.55 and 835.29 is: 1,253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.91 : 2,713.55 = 835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.91/2,713.55 = 835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.91x = 2,713.55 × 835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.91x = 2,266,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,597.00/1,808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.02

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