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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.28, 2,792.34 and 806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.28, 2,792.34 and 806.20 is: 1,210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.28 : 2,792.34 = 806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.28/2,792.34 = 806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.28x = 2,792.34 × 806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.28x = 2,251,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,184.51/1,860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.13

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