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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.70, 2,705.46 and 1,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.70, 2,705.46 and 1,153 is: 1,729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.70 : 2,705.46 = 1,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.70/2,705.46 = 1,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.70x = 2,705.46 × 1,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.70x = 3,119,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,395.38/1,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.44

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