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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.52, 2,489.28 and 1,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.52, 2,489.28 and 1,140.94 is: 1,574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.52 : 2,489.28 = 1,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.52/2,489.28 = 1,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.52x = 2,489.28 × 1,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.52x = 2,840,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,119.12/1,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.76

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