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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.59, 2,491.66 and 1,019.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.59, 2,491.66 and 1,019.69 is: 1,407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.59 : 2,491.66 = 1,019.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.59/2,491.66 = 1,019.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.59x = 2,491.66 × 1,019.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.59x = 2,540,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,718.95/1,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.14

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