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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.27, 2,846.71 and 802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.27, 2,846.71 and 802.72 is: 1,203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.27 : 2,846.71 = 802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.27/2,846.71 = 802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.27x = 2,846.71 × 802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.27x = 2,285,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,096.82/1,898.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.78

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