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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.74, 2,853.00 and 806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.74, 2,853.00 and 806.10 is: 1,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.74 : 2,853.00 = 806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.74/2,853.00 = 806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.74x = 2,853.00 × 806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.74x = 2,299,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,806.38/1,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.32

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