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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.63, 2,485.87 and 1,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.63, 2,485.87 and 1,270.28 is: 1,753.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.63 : 2,485.87 = 1,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.63/2,485.87 = 1,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.63x = 2,485.87 × 1,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.63x = 3,157,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,753.98/1,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.69

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