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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.62, 2,490.40 and 976.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.62, 2,490.40 and 976.62 is: 1,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.62 : 2,490.40 = 976.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.62/2,490.40 = 976.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.62x = 2,490.40 × 976.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.62x = 2,432,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,174.45/1,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.75

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