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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.77, 2,853.48 and 806.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.77, 2,853.48 and 806.38 is: 1,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.77 : 2,853.48 = 806.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.77/2,853.48 = 806.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.77x = 2,853.48 × 806.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.77x = 2,300,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,989.20/1,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.92

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