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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.74, 2,489.76 and 1,278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.74, 2,489.76 and 1,278.86 is: 1,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.74 : 2,489.76 = 1,278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.74/2,489.76 = 1,278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.74x = 2,489.76 × 1,278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.74x = 3,184,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,042.02/1,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.25

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