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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.68, 2,508.42 and 1,031.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.68, 2,508.42 and 1,031.73 is: 1,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.68 : 2,508.42 = 1,031.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.68/2,508.42 = 1,031.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.68x = 2,508.42 × 1,031.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.68x = 2,588,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,012.17/1,817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.80

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