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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.62, 2,484.79 and 1,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.62, 2,484.79 and 1,003.91 is: 1,385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.62 : 2,484.79 = 1,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.62/2,484.79 = 1,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.62x = 2,484.79 × 1,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.62x = 2,494,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,495.50/1,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.36

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