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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.90, 2,483.78 and 1,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.90, 2,483.78 and 1,014.10 is: 1,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.90 : 2,483.78 = 1,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.90/2,483.78 = 1,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.90x = 2,483.78 × 1,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.90x = 2,518,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,801.30/1,799.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.41

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