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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.66, 2,512.44 and 1,074.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.66, 2,512.44 and 1,074.64 is: 1,482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.66 : 2,512.44 = 1,074.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.66/2,512.44 = 1,074.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.66x = 2,512.44 × 1,074.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.66x = 2,699,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,968.52/1,820.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.96

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