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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.50, 2,849.10 and 803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.50, 2,849.10 and 803.41 is: 1,203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.50 : 2,849.10 = 803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.50/2,849.10 = 803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.50x = 2,849.10 × 803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.50x = 2,288,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,995.43/1,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.78

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