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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.66, 2,495.49 and 1,062.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.66, 2,495.49 and 1,062.65 is: 1,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.66 : 2,495.49 = 1,062.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.66/2,495.49 = 1,062.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.66x = 2,495.49 × 1,062.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.66x = 2,651,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,832.45/1,808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.19

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