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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.55, 2,501.20 and 1,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.55, 2,501.20 and 1,026.65 is: 1,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.55 : 2,501.20 = 1,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.55/2,501.20 = 1,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.55x = 2,501.20 × 1,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.55x = 2,567,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,856.98/1,812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.71

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