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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.76, 2,489.12 and 1,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.76, 2,489.12 and 1,131.92 is: 1,562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.76 : 2,489.12 = 1,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.76/2,489.12 = 1,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.76x = 2,489.12 × 1,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.76x = 2,817,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,488.10/1,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.01

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