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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.94, 2,490.83 and 1,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.94, 2,490.83 and 1,058.91 is: 1,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.94 : 2,490.83 = 1,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.94/2,490.83 = 1,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.94x = 2,490.83 × 1,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.94x = 2,637,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,559.50/1,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.30

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