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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.83, 2,487.64 and 1,016.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.83, 2,487.64 and 1,016.89 is: 1,403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.83 : 2,487.64 = 1,016.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.83/2,487.64 = 1,016.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.83x = 2,487.64 × 1,016.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.83x = 2,529,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,656.24/1,802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.16

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