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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.53, 2,852.33 and 805.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.53, 2,852.33 and 805.67 is: 1,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.53 : 2,852.33 = 805.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.53/2,852.33 = 805.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.53x = 2,852.33 × 805.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.53x = 2,298,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,018.42/1,900.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.15

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