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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.79, 2,490.59 and 1,019.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.79, 2,490.59 and 1,019.09 is: 1,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.79 : 2,490.59 = 1,019.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.79/2,490.59 = 1,019.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.79x = 2,490.59 × 1,019.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.79x = 2,538,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,130.27/1,804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.33

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