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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.07, 2,488.22 and 975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.07, 2,488.22 and 975.07 is: 1,345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.07 : 2,488.22 = 975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.07/2,488.22 = 975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.07x = 2,488.22 × 975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.07x = 2,426,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,188.68/1,803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.59

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