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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.09, 2,518.35 and 1,028.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.09, 2,518.35 and 1,028.29 is: 1,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.09 : 2,518.35 = 1,028.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.09/2,518.35 = 1,028.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.09x = 2,518.35 × 1,028.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.09x = 2,589,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,594.12/1,825.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.89

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