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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.53, 2,492.92 and 1,020.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.53, 2,492.92 and 1,020.69 is: 1,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.53 : 2,492.92 = 1,020.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.53/2,492.92 = 1,020.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.53x = 2,492.92 × 1,020.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.53x = 2,544,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,498.51/1,806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.50

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