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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.63, 2,494 and 1,135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.63, 2,494 and 1,135.99 is: 1,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.63 : 2,494 = 1,135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.63/2,494 = 1,135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.63x = 2,494 × 1,135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.63x = 2,833,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,159.06/1,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.33

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