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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.70, 2,490.44 and 1,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.70, 2,490.44 and 1,008.08 is: 1,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.70 : 2,490.44 = 1,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.70/2,490.44 = 1,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.70x = 2,490.44 × 1,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.70x = 2,510,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,562.76/1,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.12

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