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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.69, 2,508.44 and 1,031.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.69, 2,508.44 and 1,031.79 is: 1,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.69 : 2,508.44 = 1,031.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.69/2,508.44 = 1,031.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.69x = 2,508.44 × 1,031.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.69x = 2,588,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,173.34/1,817.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.88

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