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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.26, 2,486.36 and 1,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.26, 2,486.36 and 1,055.46 is: 1,456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.26 : 2,486.36 = 1,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.26/2,486.36 = 1,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.26x = 2,486.36 × 1,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.26x = 2,624,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,257.95/1,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.90

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