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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.10, 2,847.56 and 801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.10, 2,847.56 and 801.90 is: 1,203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.10 : 2,847.56 = 801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.10/2,847.56 = 801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.10x = 2,847.56 × 801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.10x = 2,283,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,454.35/1,898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.02

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