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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.58, 2,550.98 and 1,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.58, 2,550.98 and 1,009.26 is: 1,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.58 : 2,550.98 = 1,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.58/2,550.98 = 1,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.58x = 2,550.98 × 1,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.58x = 2,574,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,602.07/1,848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.75

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