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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.11, 2,484.91 and 1,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.11, 2,484.91 and 1,054.90 is: 1,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.11 : 2,484.91 = 1,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.11/2,484.91 = 1,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.11x = 2,484.91 × 1,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.11x = 2,621,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,331.56/1,801.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.40

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