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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.68, 2,484.38 and 1,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.68, 2,484.38 and 1,014.58 is: 1,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.68 : 2,484.38 = 1,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.68/2,484.38 = 1,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.68x = 2,484.38 × 1,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.68x = 2,520,602.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,602.26/1,800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.81

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