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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.84, 2,490.61 and 1,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.84, 2,490.61 and 1,008.20 is: 1,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.84 : 2,490.61 = 1,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.84/2,490.61 = 1,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.84x = 2,490.61 × 1,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.84x = 2,511,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,033.00/1,804.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.28

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