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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.51, 2,706.89 and 1,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.51, 2,706.89 and 1,285.52 is: 1,929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.51 : 2,706.89 = 1,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.51/2,706.89 = 1,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.51x = 2,706.89 × 1,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.51x = 3,479,741.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,741.27/1,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.43

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