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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.38, 2,486.76 and 1,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.38, 2,486.76 and 1,130.74 is: 1,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.38 : 2,486.76 = 1,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.38/2,486.76 = 1,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.38x = 2,486.76 × 1,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.38x = 2,811,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,879.00/1,802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.09

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