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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.71, 2,492.97 and 1,020.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.71, 2,492.97 and 1,020.65 is: 1,408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.71 : 2,492.97 = 1,020.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.71/2,492.97 = 1,020.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.71x = 2,492.97 × 1,020.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.71x = 2,544,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,449.83/1,806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.33

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