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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.36, 2,490.98 and 1,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.36, 2,490.98 and 1,019.26 is: 1,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.36 : 2,490.98 = 1,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.36/2,490.98 = 1,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.36x = 2,490.98 × 1,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.36x = 2,538,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,944.95/1,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.34

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