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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.03, 2,485.37 and 1,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.03, 2,485.37 and 1,004.37 is: 1,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.03 : 2,485.37 = 1,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.03/2,485.37 = 1,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.03x = 2,485.37 × 1,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.03x = 2,496,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,232.26/1,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.01

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