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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803, 2,487.28 and 1,279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803, 2,487.28 and 1,279.32 is: 1,764.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803 : 2,487.28 = 1,279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803/2,487.28 = 1,279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803x = 2,487.28 × 1,279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803x = 3,182,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,027.05/1,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.85

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