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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.94, 2,773.92 and 809.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.94, 2,773.92 and 809.03 is: 1,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.94 : 2,773.92 = 809.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.94/2,773.92 = 809.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.94x = 2,773.92 × 809.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.94x = 2,244,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,184.50/1,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.77

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