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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.54, 2,489.36 and 1,175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.54, 2,489.36 and 1,175.64 is: 1,622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.54 : 2,489.36 = 1,175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.54/2,489.36 = 1,175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.54x = 2,489.36 × 1,175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.54x = 2,926,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,591.19/1,803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.69

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