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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.13, 2,490.38 and 1,058.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.13, 2,490.38 and 1,058.33 is: 1,460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.13 : 2,490.38 = 1,058.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.13/2,490.38 = 1,058.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.13x = 2,490.38 × 1,058.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.13x = 2,635,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,626.12/1,804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.88

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