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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.99, 2,507.36 and 1,031.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.99, 2,507.36 and 1,031.00 is: 1,422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.99 : 2,507.36 = 1,031.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.99/2,507.36 = 1,031.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.99x = 2,507.36 × 1,031.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.99x = 2,585,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,070.47/1,816.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.72

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