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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.23, 2,557.36 and 1,013.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.23, 2,557.36 and 1,013.77 is: 1,398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.23 : 2,557.36 = 1,013.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.23/2,557.36 = 1,013.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.23x = 2,557.36 × 1,013.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.23x = 2,592,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,583.78/1,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.95

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