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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.54, 2,490.89 and 1,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.54, 2,490.89 and 1,215.05 is: 1,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.54 : 2,490.89 = 1,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.54/2,490.89 = 1,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.54x = 2,490.89 × 1,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.54x = 3,026,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,537.36/1,805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.26

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