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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.89, 2,491.89 and 1,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.89, 2,491.89 and 1,009.18 is: 1,392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.89 : 2,491.89 = 1,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.89/2,491.89 = 1,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.89x = 2,491.89 × 1,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.89x = 2,514,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,765.55/1,805.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.54

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