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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.98, 2,851.04 and 792.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.98, 2,851.04 and 792.21 is: 1,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.98 : 2,851.04 = 792.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.98/2,851.04 = 792.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.98x = 2,851.04 × 792.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.98x = 2,258,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,624.38/1,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.51

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