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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.39, 2,853.45 and 806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.39, 2,853.45 and 806.06 is: 1,209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.39 : 2,853.45 = 806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.39/2,853.45 = 806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.39x = 2,853.45 × 806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.39x = 2,300,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,051.91/1,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.67

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