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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.08, 2,491.08 and 1,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.08, 2,491.08 and 1,019.28 is: 1,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.08 : 2,491.08 = 1,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.08/2,491.08 = 1,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.08x = 2,491.08 × 1,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.08x = 2,539,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,108.02/1,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.65

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