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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.62, 2,484.88 and 1,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.62, 2,484.88 and 1,014.68 is: 1,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.62 : 2,484.88 = 1,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.62/2,484.88 = 1,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.62x = 2,484.88 × 1,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.62x = 2,521,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,358.04/1,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.27

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