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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.37, 2,490.03 and 1,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.37, 2,490.03 and 1,058.34 is: 1,460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.37 : 2,490.03 = 1,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.37/2,490.03 = 1,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.37x = 2,490.03 × 1,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.37x = 2,635,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,285.90/1,804.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.51

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