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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.28, 2,856.96 and 809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.28, 2,856.96 and 809.04 is: 1,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.28 : 2,856.96 = 809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.28/2,856.96 = 809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.28x = 2,856.96 × 809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.28x = 2,311,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,394.92/1,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.15

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