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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.40, 2,846.25 and 802.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.40, 2,846.25 and 802.47 is: 1,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.40 : 2,846.25 = 802.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.40/2,846.25 = 802.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.40x = 2,846.25 × 802.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.40x = 2,284,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,030.24/1,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.13

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