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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.23, 2,488.47 and 1,017.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.23, 2,488.47 and 1,017.29 is: 1,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.23 : 2,488.47 = 1,017.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.23/2,488.47 = 1,017.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.23x = 2,488.47 × 1,017.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.23x = 2,531,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,503.77/1,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.87

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