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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.52, 2,501.62 and 1,066.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.52, 2,501.62 and 1,066.44 is: 1,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.52 : 2,501.62 = 1,066.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.52/2,501.62 = 1,066.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.52x = 2,501.62 × 1,066.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.52x = 2,667,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,834.35/1,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.89

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