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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.73, 2,508.53 and 1,031.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.73, 2,508.53 and 1,031.73 is: 1,423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.73 : 2,508.53 = 1,031.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.73/2,508.53 = 1,031.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.73x = 2,508.53 × 1,031.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.73x = 2,588,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,120.50/1,817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.82

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