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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.96, 2,490.54 and 1,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.96, 2,490.54 and 1,019.08 is: 1,406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.96 : 2,490.54 = 1,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.96/2,490.54 = 1,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.96x = 2,490.54 × 1,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.96x = 2,538,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,059.50/1,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.16

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