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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.95, 2,854.17 and 807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.95, 2,854.17 and 807.17 is: 1,210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.95 : 2,854.17 = 807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.95/2,854.17 = 807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.95x = 2,854.17 × 807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.95x = 2,303,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,800.40/1,902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.65

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