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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.03, 2,500.66 and 1,026.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.03, 2,500.66 and 1,026.06 is: 1,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.03 : 2,500.66 = 1,026.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.03/2,500.66 = 1,026.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.03x = 2,500.66 × 1,026.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.03x = 2,565,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,827.20/1,812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.00

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