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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.36, 2,491.43 and 1,019.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.36, 2,491.43 and 1,019.45 is: 1,406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.36 : 2,491.43 = 1,019.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.36/2,491.43 = 1,019.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.36x = 2,491.43 × 1,019.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.36x = 2,539,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,889.44/1,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.86

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