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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.44, 2,486.97 and 1,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.44, 2,486.97 and 1,056.02 is: 1,457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.44 : 2,486.97 = 1,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.44/2,486.97 = 1,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.44x = 2,486.97 × 1,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.44x = 2,626,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,290.06/1,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.07

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