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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.37, 2,488.82 and 1,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.37, 2,488.82 and 1,095.05 is: 1,511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.37 : 2,488.82 = 1,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.37/2,488.82 = 1,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.37x = 2,488.82 × 1,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.37x = 2,725,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,369.90/1,803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.27

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