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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.52, 2,491.56 and 1,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.52, 2,491.56 and 1,019.48 is: 1,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.52 : 2,491.56 = 1,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.52/2,491.56 = 1,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.52x = 2,491.56 × 1,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.52x = 2,540,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,095.59/1,805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.85

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