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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.25, 2,489.87 and 976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.25, 2,489.87 and 976.25 is: 1,347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.25 : 2,489.87 = 976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.25/2,489.87 = 976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.25x = 2,489.87 × 976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.25x = 2,430,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,730.71/1,804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.23

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