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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803, 2,487.27 and 1,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803, 2,487.27 and 1,056.50 is: 1,457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803 : 2,487.27 = 1,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803/2,487.27 = 1,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803x = 2,487.27 × 1,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803x = 2,627,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,788.32/1,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.45

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