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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.54, 2,484.90 and 1,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.54, 2,484.90 and 1,014.74 is: 1,400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.54 : 2,484.90 = 1,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.54/2,484.90 = 1,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.54x = 2,484.90 × 1,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.54x = 2,521,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,515.00/1,800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.42

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