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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.41, 2,708.90 and 1,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.41, 2,708.90 and 1,028.06 is: 1,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.41 : 2,708.90 = 1,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.41/2,708.90 = 1,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.41x = 2,708.90 × 1,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.41x = 2,784,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,913.37/1,807.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.83

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