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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.52, 2,870.19 and 802.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.52, 2,870.19 and 802.65 is: 1,203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.52 : 2,870.19 = 802.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.52/2,870.19 = 802.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.52x = 2,870.19 × 802.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.52x = 2,303,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,750.83/1,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.93

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