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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.41, 2,502.53 and 1,016.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.41, 2,502.53 and 1,016.81 is: 1,403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.41 : 2,502.53 = 1,016.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.41/2,502.53 = 1,016.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.41x = 2,502.53 × 1,016.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.41x = 2,544,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,597.53/1,813.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.21

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