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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.37, 2,853.87 and 806.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.37, 2,853.87 and 806.75 is: 1,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.37 : 2,853.87 = 806.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.37/2,853.87 = 806.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.37x = 2,853.87 × 806.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.37x = 2,302,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,359.62/1,902.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.26

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