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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.92, 2,854.37 and 806.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.92, 2,854.37 and 806.54 is: 1,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.92 : 2,854.37 = 806.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.92/2,854.37 = 806.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.92x = 2,854.37 × 806.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.92x = 2,302,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,151.32/1,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.80

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