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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.04, 2,503.20 and 1,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.04, 2,503.20 and 1,027.92 is: 1,418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.04 : 2,503.20 = 1,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.04/2,503.20 = 1,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.04x = 2,503.20 × 1,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.04x = 2,573,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,089.34/1,814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.43

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