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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.77, 2,491.94 and 1,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.77, 2,491.94 and 1,059.59 is: 1,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.77 : 2,491.94 = 1,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.77/2,491.94 = 1,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.77x = 2,491.94 × 1,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.77x = 2,640,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,444.11/1,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.23

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