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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.99, 2,583.22 and 1,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.99, 2,583.22 and 1,032.64 is: 1,424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.99 : 2,583.22 = 1,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.99/2,583.22 = 1,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.99x = 2,583.22 × 1,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.99x = 2,667,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,536.30/1,871.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.97

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