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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.18, 2,571.20 and 1,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.18, 2,571.20 and 1,023.98 is: 1,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.18 : 2,571.20 = 1,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.18/2,571.20 = 1,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.18x = 2,571.20 × 1,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.18x = 2,632,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,839.40/1,863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.09

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