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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.43, 2,484.81 and 1,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.43, 2,484.81 and 1,003.88 is: 1,385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.43 : 2,484.81 = 1,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.43/2,484.81 = 1,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.43x = 2,484.81 × 1,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.43x = 2,494,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,459.53/1,800.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.48

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