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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.63, 2,491.83 and 1,019.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.63, 2,491.83 and 1,019.79 is: 1,407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.63 : 2,491.83 = 1,019.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.63/2,491.83 = 1,019.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.63x = 2,491.83 × 1,019.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.63x = 2,541,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,143.32/1,805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.35

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