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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.99, 2,859.42 and 810.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.99, 2,859.42 and 810.39 is: 1,215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.99 : 2,859.42 = 810.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.99/2,859.42 = 810.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.99x = 2,859.42 × 810.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.99x = 2,317,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,245.37/1,905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.77

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