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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.52, 2,555.08 and 1,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.52, 2,555.08 and 1,023.52 is: 1,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.52 : 2,555.08 = 1,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.52/2,555.08 = 1,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.52x = 2,555.08 × 1,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.52x = 2,615,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,175.48/1,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.45

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