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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.98, 2,870.91 and 803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.98, 2,870.91 and 803.99 is: 1,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.98 : 2,870.91 = 803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.98/2,870.91 = 803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.98x = 2,870.91 × 803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.98x = 2,308,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,168.58/1,913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.95

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