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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.60, 2,499.96 and 1,065.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.60, 2,499.96 and 1,065.39 is: 1,470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.60 : 2,499.96 = 1,065.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.60/2,499.96 = 1,065.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.60x = 2,499.96 × 1,065.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.60x = 2,663,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,436.38/1,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.21

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