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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.93, 2,860.32 and 811.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.93, 2,860.32 and 811.06 is: 1,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.93 : 2,860.32 = 811.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.93/2,860.32 = 811.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.93x = 2,860.32 × 811.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.93x = 2,319,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,891.14/1,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.20

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