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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.95, 2,570.91 and 1,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.95, 2,570.91 and 1,023.73 is: 1,412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.95 : 2,570.91 = 1,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.95/2,570.91 = 1,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.95x = 2,570.91 × 1,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.95x = 2,631,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,928.72/1,862.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.78

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