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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.50, 2,858.67 and 810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.50, 2,858.67 and 810.80 is: 1,216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.50 : 2,858.67 = 810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.50/2,858.67 = 810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.50x = 2,858.67 × 810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.50x = 2,317,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,809.64/1,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.38

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