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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.51, 2,488.86 and 1,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.51, 2,488.86 and 1,057.32 is: 1,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.51 : 2,488.86 = 1,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.51/2,488.86 = 1,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.51x = 2,488.86 × 1,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.51x = 2,631,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,521.46/1,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.11

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