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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.53, 2,499.87 and 1,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.53, 2,499.87 and 1,065.33 is: 1,470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.53 : 2,499.87 = 1,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.53/2,499.87 = 1,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.53x = 2,499.87 × 1,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.53x = 2,663,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,174.01/1,811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.12

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