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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.63, 2,849.95 and 804.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.63, 2,849.95 and 804.04 is: 1,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.63 : 2,849.95 = 804.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.63/2,849.95 = 804.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.63x = 2,849.95 × 804.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.63x = 2,291,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,473.80/1,899.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.27

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