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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.06, 2,571.03 and 1,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.06, 2,571.03 and 1,023.76 is: 1,412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.06 : 2,571.03 = 1,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.06/2,571.03 = 1,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.06x = 2,571.03 × 1,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.06x = 2,632,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,117.67/1,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.79

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