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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.85, 2,490.79 and 1,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.85, 2,490.79 and 1,175.22 is: 1,620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.85 : 2,490.79 = 1,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.85/2,490.79 = 1,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.85x = 2,490.79 × 1,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.85x = 2,927,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,223.29/1,805.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.97

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