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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.63, 2,526.27 and 1,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.63, 2,526.27 and 1,002.63 is: 1,383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.63 : 2,526.27 = 1,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.63/2,526.27 = 1,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.63x = 2,526.27 × 1,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.63x = 2,532,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,914.09/1,830.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.63

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