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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.59, 2,850.93 and 804.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.59, 2,850.93 and 804.77 is: 1,207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.59 : 2,850.93 = 804.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.59/2,850.93 = 804.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.59x = 2,850.93 × 804.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.59x = 2,294,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,328.68/1,900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.17

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