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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.62, 2,491.68 and 1,019.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.62, 2,491.68 and 1,019.74 is: 1,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.62 : 2,491.68 = 1,019.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.62/2,491.68 = 1,019.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.62x = 2,491.68 × 1,019.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.62x = 2,540,865.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,865.76/1,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.20

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