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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.65, 2,491.85 and 1,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.65, 2,491.85 and 1,088.04 is: 1,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.65 : 2,491.85 = 1,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.65/2,491.85 = 1,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.65x = 2,491.85 × 1,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.65x = 2,711,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,220.01/1,805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.52

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