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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.49, 2,553.74 and 1,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.49, 2,553.74 and 1,011.27 is: 1,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.49 : 2,553.74 = 1,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.49/2,553.74 = 1,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.49x = 2,553.74 × 1,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.49x = 2,582,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,520.65/1,850.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.59

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