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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.12, 2,511.56 and 1,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.12, 2,511.56 and 1,023.28 is: 1,412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.12 : 2,511.56 = 1,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.12/2,511.56 = 1,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.12x = 2,511.56 × 1,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.12x = 2,570,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,027.14/1,820.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.01

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