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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.84, 2,487.63 and 1,139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.84, 2,487.63 and 1,139.54 is: 1,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.84 : 2,487.63 = 1,139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.84/2,487.63 = 1,139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.84x = 2,487.63 × 1,139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.84x = 2,834,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,741.45/1,803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.50

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