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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.51, 2,855.50 and 807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.51, 2,855.50 and 807.72 is: 1,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.51 : 2,855.50 = 807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.51/2,855.50 = 807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.51x = 2,855.50 × 807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.51x = 2,306,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,430.18/1,903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.67

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