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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.76, 2,505.60 and 1,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.76, 2,505.60 and 1,030 is: 1,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.76 : 2,505.60 = 1,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.76/2,505.60 = 1,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.76x = 2,505.60 × 1,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.76x = 2,580,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,768/1,815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.32

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