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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.26, 2,492.62 and 1,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.26, 2,492.62 and 1,020.34 is: 1,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.26 : 2,492.62 = 1,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.26/2,492.62 = 1,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.26x = 2,492.62 × 1,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.26x = 2,543,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,319.89/1,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.06

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