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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.76, 2,499.90 and 1,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.76, 2,499.90 and 1,065.86 is: 1,470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.76 : 2,499.90 = 1,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.76/2,499.90 = 1,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.76x = 2,499.90 × 1,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.76x = 2,664,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,530.91/1,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.69

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