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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.91, 2,507.40 and 1,030.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.91, 2,507.40 and 1,030.99 is: 1,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.91 : 2,507.40 = 1,030.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.91/2,507.40 = 1,030.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.91x = 2,507.40 × 1,030.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.91x = 2,585,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,104.33/1,816.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.80

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