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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.42, 2,772.66 and 807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.42, 2,772.66 and 807.66 is: 1,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.42 : 2,772.66 = 807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.42/2,772.66 = 807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.42x = 2,772.66 × 807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.42x = 2,239,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,366.58/1,848.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.50

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