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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.88, 2,489.20 and 1,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.88, 2,489.20 and 1,130.96 is: 1,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.88 : 2,489.20 = 1,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.88/2,489.20 = 1,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.88x = 2,489.20 × 1,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.88x = 2,815,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,189.03/1,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.50

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