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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.53, 2,854.80 and 807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.53, 2,854.80 and 807.33 is: 1,210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.53 : 2,854.80 = 807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.53/2,854.80 = 807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.53x = 2,854.80 × 807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.53x = 2,304,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,765.68/1,903.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.79

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