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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.26, 2,845.21 and 801.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.26, 2,845.21 and 801.71 is: 1,202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.26 : 2,845.21 = 801.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.26/2,845.21 = 801.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.26x = 2,845.21 × 801.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.26x = 2,281,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,041.42/1,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.28

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