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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.71, 2,768.51 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.71, 2,768.51 and 805.95 is: 1,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.71 : 2,768.51 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.71/2,768.51 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.71x = 2,768.51 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.71x = 2,231,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,278.62/1,846.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.25

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