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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.44, 2,489.78 and 1,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.44, 2,489.78 and 1,097.40 is: 1,513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.44 : 2,489.78 = 1,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.44/2,489.78 = 1,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.44x = 2,489.78 × 1,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.44x = 2,732,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,284.57/1,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.36

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