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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.45, 2,703.63 and 985.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.45, 2,703.63 and 985.91 is: 1,478.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.45 : 2,703.63 = 985.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.45/2,703.63 = 985.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.45x = 2,703.63 × 985.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.45x = 2,665,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,522.34/1,802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.84

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