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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,895.53, 2,843.67 and 799.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,895.53, 2,843.67 and 799.89 is: 1,199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,895.53 : 2,843.67 = 799.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,895.53/2,843.67 = 799.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,895.53x = 2,843.67 × 799.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,895.53x = 2,274,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,608.98/1,895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.99

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