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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.80, 2,853.84 and 806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.80, 2,853.84 and 806.12 is: 1,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.80 : 2,853.84 = 806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.80/2,853.84 = 806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.80x = 2,853.84 × 806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.80x = 2,300,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,537.50/1,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.66

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