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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.43, 2,863.65 and 800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.43, 2,863.65 and 800.48 is: 1,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.43 : 2,863.65 = 800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.43/2,863.65 = 800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.43x = 2,863.65 × 800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.43x = 2,292,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,290.55/1,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.88

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