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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.76, 2,496.06 and 1,062.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.76, 2,496.06 and 1,062.58 is: 1,466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.76 : 2,496.06 = 1,062.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.76/2,496.06 = 1,062.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.76x = 2,496.06 × 1,062.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.76x = 2,652,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,263.43/1,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.34

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