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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.53, 2,506.86 and 1,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.53, 2,506.86 and 1,030.70 is: 1,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.53 : 2,506.86 = 1,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.53/2,506.86 = 1,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.53x = 2,506.86 × 1,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.53x = 2,583,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,808.07/1,816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.39

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