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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.27, 2,484.31 and 1,014.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.27, 2,484.31 and 1,014.21 is: 1,399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.27 : 2,484.31 = 1,014.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.27/2,484.31 = 1,014.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.27x = 2,484.31 × 1,014.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.27x = 2,519,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,612.05/1,800.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.57

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