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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.92, 2,490.80 and 976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.92, 2,490.80 and 976.92 is: 1,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.92 : 2,490.80 = 976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.92/2,490.80 = 976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.92x = 2,490.80 × 976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.92x = 2,433,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,320.46/1,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.16

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