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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.96, 2,485.49 and 1,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.96, 2,485.49 and 1,054.86 is: 1,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.96 : 2,485.49 = 1,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.96/2,485.49 = 1,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.96x = 2,485.49 × 1,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.96x = 2,621,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,838.71/1,800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.80

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