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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.48, 2,492.93 and 978.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.48, 2,492.93 and 978.48 is: 1,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.48 : 2,492.93 = 978.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.48/2,492.93 = 978.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.48x = 2,492.93 × 978.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.48x = 2,439,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,284.59/1,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.30

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