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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.25, 2,491.26 and 1,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.25, 2,491.26 and 1,019.34 is: 1,406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.25 : 2,491.26 = 1,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.25/2,491.26 = 1,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.25x = 2,491.26 × 1,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.25x = 2,539,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,440.97/1,805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.70

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