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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.33, 2,571.45 and 1,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.33, 2,571.45 and 1,024.06 is: 1,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.33 : 2,571.45 = 1,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.33/2,571.45 = 1,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.33x = 2,571.45 × 1,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.33x = 2,633,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,312.66/1,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.23

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