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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.99, 2,854.92 and 807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.99, 2,854.92 and 807.39 is: 1,211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.99 : 2,854.92 = 807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.99/2,854.92 = 807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.99x = 2,854.92 × 807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.99x = 2,305,033.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,033.86/1,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.27

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