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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.62, 2,489.01 and 975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.62, 2,489.01 and 975.62 is: 1,346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.62 : 2,489.01 = 975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.62/2,489.01 = 975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.62x = 2,489.01 × 975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.62x = 2,428,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,327.94/1,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.36

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