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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.69, 2,490.45 and 1,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.69, 2,490.45 and 1,273.02 is: 1,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.69 : 2,490.45 = 1,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.69/2,490.45 = 1,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.69x = 2,490.45 × 1,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.69x = 3,170,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,378.55/1,804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.75

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