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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.26, 2,707.12 and 981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.26, 2,707.12 and 981.48 is: 1,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.26 : 2,707.12 = 981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.26/2,707.12 = 981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.26x = 2,707.12 × 981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.26x = 2,656,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,984.14/1,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.62

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