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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.12, 2,503.05 and 1,068.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.12, 2,503.05 and 1,068.11 is: 1,473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.12 : 2,503.05 = 1,068.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.12/2,503.05 = 1,068.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.12x = 2,503.05 × 1,068.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.12x = 2,673,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,532.74/1,814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.74

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