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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.88, 2,859.12 and 810.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.88, 2,859.12 and 810.25 is: 1,215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.88 : 2,859.12 = 810.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.88/2,859.12 = 810.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.88x = 2,859.12 × 810.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.88x = 2,316,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,601.98/1,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.50

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