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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.41, 2,488.27 and 1,017.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.41, 2,488.27 and 1,017.46 is: 1,403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.41 : 2,488.27 = 1,017.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.41/2,488.27 = 1,017.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.41x = 2,488.27 × 1,017.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.41x = 2,531,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,708.97/1,803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.85

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