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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.96, 2,712.48 and 833.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.96, 2,712.48 and 833.94 is: 1,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.96 : 2,712.48 = 833.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.96/2,712.48 = 833.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.96x = 2,712.48 × 833.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.96x = 2,262,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,045.57/1,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.78

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