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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.90, 2,711.85 and 1,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.90, 2,711.85 and 1,028.14 is: 1,542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.90 : 2,711.85 = 1,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.90/2,711.85 = 1,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.90x = 2,711.85 × 1,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.90x = 2,788,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,161.46/1,807.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.21

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