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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.79, 2,498.09 and 1,064.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.79, 2,498.09 and 1,064.05 is: 1,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.79 : 2,498.09 = 1,064.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.79/2,498.09 = 1,064.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.79x = 2,498.09 × 1,064.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.79x = 2,658,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,081.10/1,809.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.73

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