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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.99, 2,485.61 and 1,015.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.99, 2,485.61 and 1,015.19 is: 1,401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.99 : 2,485.61 = 1,015.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.99/2,485.61 = 1,015.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.99x = 2,485.61 × 1,015.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.99x = 2,523,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,348.91/1,800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.09

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