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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.67, 2,727.87 and 831.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.67, 2,727.87 and 831.47 is: 1,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.67 : 2,727.87 = 831.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.67/2,727.87 = 831.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.67x = 2,727.87 × 831.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.67x = 2,268,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,142.07/1,819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.46

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