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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.32, 2,485.32 and 1,139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.32, 2,485.32 and 1,139.01 is: 1,571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.32 : 2,485.32 = 1,139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.32/2,485.32 = 1,139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.32x = 2,485.32 × 1,139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.32x = 2,830,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,804.33/1,801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.52

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