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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.92, 2,858.88 and 809.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.92, 2,858.88 and 809.54 is: 1,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.92 : 2,858.88 = 809.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.92/2,858.88 = 809.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.92x = 2,858.88 × 809.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.92x = 2,314,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,363.42/1,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.31

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