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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.58, 2,488.07 and 1,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.58, 2,488.07 and 1,175.40 is: 1,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.58 : 2,488.07 = 1,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.58/2,488.07 = 1,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.58x = 2,488.07 × 1,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.58x = 2,924,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,471.60/1,805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.69

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