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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.98, 2,852.92 and 806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.98, 2,852.92 and 806.12 is: 1,209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.98 : 2,852.92 = 806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.98/2,852.92 = 806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.98x = 2,852.92 × 806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.98x = 2,299,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,795.87/1,900.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.79

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