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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.10, 2,491.12 and 997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.10, 2,491.12 and 997.60 is: 1,376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.10 : 2,491.12 = 997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.10/2,491.12 = 997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.10x = 2,491.12 × 997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.10x = 2,485,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,141.31/1,805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.73

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