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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.66, 2,849.86 and 804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.66, 2,849.86 and 804.02 is: 1,206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.66 : 2,849.86 = 804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.66/2,849.86 = 804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.66x = 2,849.86 × 804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.66x = 2,291,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,344.44/1,899.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.19

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