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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.11, 2,490.29 and 1,058.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.11, 2,490.29 and 1,058.31 is: 1,460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.11 : 2,490.29 = 1,058.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.11/2,490.29 = 1,058.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.11x = 2,490.29 × 1,058.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.11x = 2,635,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,498.81/1,804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.83

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