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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218, 1,824.30 and 1,010.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218, 1,824.30 and 1,010.64 is: 1,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218 : 1,824.30 = 1,010.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218/1,824.30 = 1,010.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218x = 1,824.30 × 1,010.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218x = 1,843,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,710.55/1,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.72

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