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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.55, 2,487.51 and 1,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.55, 2,487.51 and 1,005.92 is: 1,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.55 : 2,487.51 = 1,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.55/2,487.51 = 1,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.55x = 2,487.51 × 1,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.55x = 2,502,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,232.95/1,802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.16

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