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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.51, 2,726.28 and 830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.51, 2,726.28 and 830.80 is: 1,246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.51 : 2,726.28 = 830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.51/2,726.28 = 830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.51x = 2,726.28 × 830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.51x = 2,264,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,993.42/1,816.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.89

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