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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.44, 2,485.92 and 1,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.44, 2,485.92 and 1,015.48 is: 1,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.44 : 2,485.92 = 1,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.44/2,485.92 = 1,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.44x = 2,485.92 × 1,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.44x = 2,524,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,402.04/1,801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.32

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