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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.22, 2,490.30 and 1,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.22, 2,490.30 and 1,141.83 is: 1,575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.22 : 2,490.30 = 1,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.22/2,490.30 = 1,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.22x = 2,490.30 × 1,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.22x = 2,843,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,499.25/1,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.15

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