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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.26, 2,518.95 and 1,039.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.26, 2,518.95 and 1,039.30 is: 1,434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.26 : 2,518.95 = 1,039.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.26/2,518.95 = 1,039.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.26x = 2,518.95 × 1,039.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.26x = 2,617,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,944.74/1,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.29

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