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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.58, 2,873.97 and 805.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.58, 2,873.97 and 805.76 is: 1,208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.58 : 2,873.97 = 805.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.58/2,873.97 = 805.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.58x = 2,873.97 × 805.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.58x = 2,315,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,730.07/1,916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.26

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