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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.77, 2,854.98 and 807.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.77, 2,854.98 and 807.38 is: 1,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.77 : 2,854.98 = 807.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.77/2,854.98 = 807.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.77x = 2,854.98 × 807.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.77x = 2,305,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,053.75/1,902.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.42

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