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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.27, 2,491.20 and 1,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.27, 2,491.20 and 1,008.56 is: 1,391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.27 : 2,491.20 = 1,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.27/2,491.20 = 1,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.27x = 2,491.20 × 1,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.27x = 2,512,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,524.67/1,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.77

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