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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.50, 2,530.23 and 1,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.50, 2,530.23 and 1,005.50 is: 1,387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.50 : 2,530.23 = 1,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.50/2,530.23 = 1,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.50x = 2,530.23 × 1,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.50x = 2,544,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,146.27/1,833.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.59

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