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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.94, 2,485.25 and 1,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.94, 2,485.25 and 1,014.97 is: 1,400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.94 : 2,485.25 = 1,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.94/2,485.25 = 1,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.94x = 2,485.25 × 1,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.94x = 2,522,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,454.19/1,800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.63

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