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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.67, 2,489.04 and 975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.67, 2,489.04 and 975.67 is: 1,346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.67 : 2,489.04 = 975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.67/2,489.04 = 975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.67x = 2,489.04 × 975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.67x = 2,428,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,475.43/1,803.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.41

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