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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.89, 2,494.92 and 1,061.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.89, 2,494.92 and 1,061.57 is: 1,464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.89 : 2,494.92 = 1,061.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.89/2,494.92 = 1,061.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.89x = 2,494.92 × 1,061.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.89x = 2,648,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,519.75/1,807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.98

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