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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.11, 2,689.83 and 1,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.11, 2,689.83 and 1,014.14 is: 1,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.11 : 2,689.83 = 1,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.11/2,689.83 = 1,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.11x = 2,689.83 × 1,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.11x = 2,727,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,850.75/1,795.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.60

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