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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.92, 2,859.76 and 812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.92, 2,859.76 and 812.80 is: 1,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.92 : 2,859.76 = 812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.92/2,859.76 = 812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.92x = 2,859.76 × 812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.92x = 2,324,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,412.93/1,907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.30

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