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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.83, 2,484.98 and 1,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.83, 2,484.98 and 1,137.44 is: 1,569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.83 : 2,484.98 = 1,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.83/2,484.98 = 1,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.83x = 2,484.98 × 1,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.83x = 2,826,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,520.44/1,800.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.56

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