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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.40, 2,494.66 and 1,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.40, 2,494.66 and 1,144.12 is: 1,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.40 : 2,494.66 = 1,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.40/2,494.66 = 1,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.40x = 2,494.66 × 1,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.40x = 2,854,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,190.40/1,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.30

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