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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.76, 2,490.36 and 1,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.76, 2,490.36 and 1,018.82 is: 1,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.76 : 2,490.36 = 1,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.76/2,490.36 = 1,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.76x = 2,490.36 × 1,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.76x = 2,537,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,228.58/1,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.85

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