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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.66, 2,489.57 and 1,057.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.66, 2,489.57 and 1,057.65 is: 1,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.66 : 2,489.57 = 1,057.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.66/2,489.57 = 1,057.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.66x = 2,489.57 × 1,057.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.66x = 2,633,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,093.71/1,803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.86

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