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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.44, 2,862.90 and 799.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.44, 2,862.90 and 799.59 is: 1,198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.44 : 2,862.90 = 799.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.44/2,862.90 = 799.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.44x = 2,862.90 × 799.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.44x = 2,289,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,146.21/1,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.86

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