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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.02, 2,844.99 and 802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.02, 2,844.99 and 802.17 is: 1,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.02 : 2,844.99 = 802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.02/2,844.99 = 802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.02x = 2,844.99 × 802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.02x = 2,282,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,165.63/1,897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.03

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