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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.76, 2,505.68 and 1,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.76, 2,505.68 and 1,029.79 is: 1,421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.76 : 2,505.68 = 1,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.76/2,505.68 = 1,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.76x = 2,505.68 × 1,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.76x = 2,580,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,319.06/1,815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.07

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