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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.39, 2,491.31 and 1,176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.39, 2,491.31 and 1,176.62 is: 1,622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.39 : 2,491.31 = 1,176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.39/2,491.31 = 1,176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.39x = 2,491.31 × 1,176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.39x = 2,931,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,306.83/1,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.74

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