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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.61, 2,488.96 and 1,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.61, 2,488.96 and 1,017.66 is: 1,404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.61 : 2,488.96 = 1,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.61/2,488.96 = 1,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.61x = 2,488.96 × 1,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.61x = 2,532,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,925.64/1,803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.36

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