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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.59, 2,491.63 and 1,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.59, 2,491.63 and 1,059.51 is: 1,462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.59 : 2,491.63 = 1,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.59/2,491.63 = 1,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.59x = 2,491.63 × 1,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.59x = 2,639,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,913.60/1,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.08

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