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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.40, 2,771.14 and 806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.40, 2,771.14 and 806.68 is: 1,210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.40 : 2,771.14 = 806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.40/2,771.14 = 806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.40x = 2,771.14 × 806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.40x = 2,235,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,423.22/1,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.04

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