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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.46, 1,827.74 and 1,014.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.46, 1,827.74 and 1,014.47 is: 1,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.46 : 1,827.74 = 1,014.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.46/1,827.74 = 1,014.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.46x = 1,827.74 × 1,014.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.46x = 1,854,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,179.66/1,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.74

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