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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.55, 2,490.28 and 1,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.55, 2,490.28 and 1,018.64 is: 1,405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.55 : 2,490.28 = 1,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.55/2,490.28 = 1,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.55x = 2,490.28 × 1,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.55x = 2,536,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,702.50/1,804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.73

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