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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,895.76, 2,843.64 and 800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,895.76, 2,843.64 and 800.28 is: 1,200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,895.76 : 2,843.64 = 800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,895.76/2,843.64 = 800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,895.76x = 2,843.64 × 800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,895.76x = 2,275,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,708.22/1,895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.42

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