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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.73, 2,853.04 and 806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.73, 2,853.04 and 806.14 is: 1,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.73 : 2,853.04 = 806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.73/2,853.04 = 806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.73x = 2,853.04 × 806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.73x = 2,299,949.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,949.67/1,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.40

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