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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.04, 2,503.08 and 1,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.04, 2,503.08 and 1,027.80 is: 1,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.04 : 2,503.08 = 1,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.04/2,503.08 = 1,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.04x = 2,503.08 × 1,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.04x = 2,572,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,665.62/1,814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.20

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