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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.12, 2,488.32 and 975.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.12, 2,488.32 and 975.12 is: 1,345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.12 : 2,488.32 = 975.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.12/2,488.32 = 975.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.12x = 2,488.32 × 975.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.12x = 2,426,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,410.60/1,803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.67

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