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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.32, 2,491.56 and 1,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.32, 2,491.56 and 1,097.28 is: 1,514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.32 : 2,491.56 = 1,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.32/2,491.56 = 1,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.32x = 2,491.56 × 1,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.32x = 2,733,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,938.96/1,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.38

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