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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.59, 2,487.52 and 1,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.59, 2,487.52 and 1,005.94 is: 1,388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.59 : 2,487.52 = 1,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.59/2,487.52 = 1,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.59x = 2,487.52 × 1,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.59x = 2,502,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,295.87/1,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.17

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