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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.03, 2,503.42 and 1,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.03, 2,503.42 and 1,028.06 is: 1,418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.03 : 2,503.42 = 1,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.03/2,503.42 = 1,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.03x = 2,503.42 × 1,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.03x = 2,573,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,665.97/1,814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.76

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