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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.30, 2,499.49 and 1,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.30, 2,499.49 and 1,014.56 is: 1,400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.30 : 2,499.49 = 1,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.30/2,499.49 = 1,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.30x = 2,499.49 × 1,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.30x = 2,535,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,880.72/1,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.04

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