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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.62, 2,850.32 and 806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.62, 2,850.32 and 806.74 is: 1,209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.62 : 2,850.32 = 806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.62/2,850.32 = 806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.62x = 2,850.32 × 806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.62x = 2,299,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,467.16/1,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.21

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