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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.63, 2,485.01 and 1,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.63, 2,485.01 and 1,004.21 is: 1,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.63 : 2,485.01 = 1,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.63/2,485.01 = 1,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.63x = 2,485.01 × 1,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.63x = 2,495,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,460.66/1,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.89

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