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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.28, 2,852.19 and 806.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.28, 2,852.19 and 806.35 is: 1,209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.28 : 2,852.19 = 806.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.28/2,852.19 = 806.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.28x = 2,852.19 × 806.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.28x = 2,299,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,849.15/1,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.00

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