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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.88, 2,506.26 and 1,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.88, 2,506.26 and 1,030 is: 1,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.88 : 2,506.26 = 1,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.88/2,506.26 = 1,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.88x = 2,506.26 × 1,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.88x = 2,581,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,447.80/1,815.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.60

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