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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.54, 2,855.19 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.54, 2,855.19 and 807.70 is: 1,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.54 : 2,855.19 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.54/2,855.19 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.54x = 2,855.19 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.54x = 2,306,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,136.96/1,903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.50

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