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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.72, 2,749.08 and 807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.72, 2,749.08 and 807.44 is: 1,211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.72 : 2,749.08 = 807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.72/2,749.08 = 807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.72x = 2,749.08 × 807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.72x = 2,219,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,717.16/1,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.16

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