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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.78, 2,851.44 and 805.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.78, 2,851.44 and 805.85 is: 1,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.78 : 2,851.44 = 805.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.78/2,851.44 = 805.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.78x = 2,851.44 × 805.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.78x = 2,297,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,818.67/1,901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.25

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