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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.28, 2,525.86 and 1,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.28, 2,525.86 and 1,044.32 is: 1,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.28 : 2,525.86 = 1,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.28/2,525.86 = 1,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.28x = 2,525.86 × 1,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.28x = 2,637,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,806.12/1,830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.20

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