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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.39, 2,499.54 and 1,025.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.39, 2,499.54 and 1,025.29 is: 1,414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.39 : 2,499.54 = 1,025.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.39/2,499.54 = 1,025.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.39x = 2,499.54 × 1,025.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.39x = 2,562,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,740.87/1,811.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.79

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