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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.15, 2,502.19 and 1,183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.15, 2,502.19 and 1,183.66 is: 1,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.15 : 2,502.19 = 1,183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.15/2,502.19 = 1,183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.15x = 2,502.19 × 1,183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.15x = 2,961,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,751.51/1,814.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.59

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