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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.23, 2,862.05 and 811.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.23, 2,862.05 and 811.59 is: 1,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.23 : 2,862.05 = 811.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.23/2,862.05 = 811.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.23x = 2,862.05 × 811.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.23x = 2,322,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,807.10/1,907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.90

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