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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.45, 2,490.87 and 1,097.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.45, 2,490.87 and 1,097.00 is: 1,513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.45 : 2,490.87 = 1,097.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.45/2,490.87 = 1,097.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.45x = 2,490.87 × 1,097.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.45x = 2,732,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,479.22/1,805.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.47

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