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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.64, 2,855.96 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.64, 2,855.96 and 808.04 is: 1,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.64 : 2,855.96 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.64/2,855.96 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.64x = 2,855.96 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.64x = 2,307,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,711.60/1,903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.27

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