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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.64, 2,484.44 and 1,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.64, 2,484.44 and 1,014.40 is: 1,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.64 : 2,484.44 = 1,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.64/2,484.44 = 1,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.64x = 2,484.44 × 1,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.64x = 2,520,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,215.94/1,800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.62

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