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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.71, 2,707.43 and 1,025.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.71, 2,707.43 and 1,025.08 is: 1,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.71 : 2,707.43 = 1,025.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.71/2,707.43 = 1,025.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.71x = 2,707.43 × 1,025.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.71x = 2,775,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,328.07/1,804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.83

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