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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.03, 2,490.81 and 1,058.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.03, 2,490.81 and 1,058.93 is: 1,461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.03 : 2,490.81 = 1,058.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.03/2,490.81 = 1,058.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.03x = 2,490.81 × 1,058.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.03x = 2,637,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,593.43/1,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.25

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