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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.42, 2,483.91 and 1,210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.42, 2,483.91 and 1,210.02 is: 1,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.42 : 2,483.91 = 1,210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.42/2,483.91 = 1,210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.42x = 2,483.91 × 1,210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.42x = 3,005,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,580.78/1,800.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.38

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