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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.89, 2,503.10 and 1,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.89, 2,503.10 and 1,027.92 is: 1,418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.89 : 2,503.10 = 1,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.89/2,503.10 = 1,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.89x = 2,503.10 × 1,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.89x = 2,572,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,998.51/1,813.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.49

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