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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.49, 2,492.54 and 1,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.49, 2,492.54 and 1,060.42 is: 1,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.49 : 2,492.54 = 1,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.49/2,492.54 = 1,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.49x = 2,492.54 × 1,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.49x = 2,643,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,139.27/1,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.14

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