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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.75, 2,489.60 and 1,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.75, 2,489.60 and 1,141.36 is: 1,574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.75 : 2,489.60 = 1,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.75/2,489.60 = 1,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.75x = 2,489.60 × 1,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.75x = 2,841,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,526.49/1,804.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.47

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