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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.63, 2,846.95 and 802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.63, 2,846.95 and 802.04 is: 1,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.63 : 2,846.95 = 802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.63/2,846.95 = 802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.63x = 2,846.95 × 802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.63x = 2,283,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,351.54/1,897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.27

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