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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.04, 2,483.58 and 1,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.04, 2,483.58 and 1,013.98 is: 1,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.04 : 2,483.58 = 1,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.04/2,483.58 = 1,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.04x = 2,483.58 × 1,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.04x = 2,518,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,300.45/1,800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.02

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