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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.31, 2,502.22 and 1,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.31, 2,502.22 and 1,005.72 is: 1,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.31 : 2,502.22 = 1,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.31/2,502.22 = 1,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.31x = 2,502.22 × 1,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.31x = 2,516,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,519.86/1,813.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.80

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