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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.97, 2,508.96 and 1,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.97, 2,508.96 and 1,032 is: 1,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.97 : 2,508.96 = 1,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.97/2,508.96 = 1,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.97x = 2,508.96 × 1,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.97x = 2,589,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,246.72/1,817.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.25

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