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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.96, 2,780.52 and 801.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.96, 2,780.52 and 801.45 is: 1,201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.96 : 2,780.52 = 801.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.96/2,780.52 = 801.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.96x = 2,780.52 × 801.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.96x = 2,228,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,447.75/1,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.35

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