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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.43, 2,491.49 and 977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.43, 2,491.49 and 977.43 is: 1,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.43 : 2,491.49 = 977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.43/2,491.49 = 977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.43x = 2,491.49 × 977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.43x = 2,435,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,244.61/1,805.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.85

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