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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.76, 2,505.65 and 1,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.76, 2,505.65 and 1,030.06 is: 1,421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.76 : 2,505.65 = 1,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.76/2,505.65 = 1,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.76x = 2,505.65 × 1,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.76x = 2,580,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,966.15/1,815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.43

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