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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.44, 2,488.86 and 1,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.44, 2,488.86 and 1,095.78 is: 1,512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.44 : 2,488.86 = 1,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.44/2,488.86 = 1,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.44x = 2,488.86 × 1,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.44x = 2,727,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,243.01/1,803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.24

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