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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.04, 2,849.08 and 804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.04, 2,849.08 and 804.28 is: 1,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.04 : 2,849.08 = 804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.04/2,849.08 = 804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.04x = 2,849.08 × 804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.04x = 2,291,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,458.06/1,901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.37

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