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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.72, 2,507.10 and 1,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.72, 2,507.10 and 1,030.74 is: 1,422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.72 : 2,507.10 = 1,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.72/2,507.10 = 1,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.72x = 2,507.10 × 1,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.72x = 2,584,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,168.25/1,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.44

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