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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.88, 2,490.73 and 976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.88, 2,490.73 and 976.88 is: 1,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.88 : 2,490.73 = 976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.88/2,490.73 = 976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.88x = 2,490.73 × 976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.88x = 2,433,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,129.43/1,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.09

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