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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.93, 2,852.97 and 806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.93, 2,852.97 and 806.59 is: 1,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.93 : 2,852.97 = 806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.93/2,852.97 = 806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.93x = 2,852.97 × 806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.93x = 2,301,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,177.07/1,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.28

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