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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.43, 2,484.68 and 1,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.43, 2,484.68 and 1,014.32 is: 1,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.43 : 2,484.68 = 1,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.43/2,484.68 = 1,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.43x = 2,484.68 × 1,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.43x = 2,520,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,261.76/1,800.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.81

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