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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817, 2,507.54 and 1,070.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817, 2,507.54 and 1,070.99 is: 1,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817 : 2,507.54 = 1,070.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817/2,507.54 = 1,070.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817x = 2,507.54 × 1,070.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817x = 2,685,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,550.26/1,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.01

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