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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.82, 2,494.79 and 1,011.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.82, 2,494.79 and 1,011.17 is: 1,395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.82 : 2,494.79 = 1,011.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.82/2,494.79 = 1,011.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.82x = 2,494.79 × 1,011.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.82x = 2,522,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,665.57/1,807.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.42

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