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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.94, 2,507.43 and 1,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.94, 2,507.43 and 1,030.96 is: 1,422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.94 : 2,507.43 = 1,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.94/2,507.43 = 1,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.94x = 2,507.43 × 1,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.94x = 2,585,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,060.03/1,816.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.75

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