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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.97, 2,492.10 and 1,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.97, 2,492.10 and 1,009.29 is: 1,392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.97 : 2,492.10 = 1,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.97/2,492.10 = 1,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.97x = 2,492.10 × 1,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.97x = 2,515,251.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,251.61/1,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.74

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