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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.20, 2,491.15 and 977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.20, 2,491.15 and 977.20 is: 1,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.20 : 2,491.15 = 977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.20/2,491.15 = 977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.20x = 2,491.15 × 977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.20x = 2,434,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,351.78/1,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.52

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