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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.53, 2,520.60 and 1,040.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.53, 2,520.60 and 1,040.57 is: 1,435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.53 : 2,520.60 = 1,040.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.53/2,520.60 = 1,040.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.53x = 2,520.60 × 1,040.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.53x = 2,622,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,860.74/1,826.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.98

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