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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.18, 2,503.55 and 1,068.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.18, 2,503.55 and 1,068.17 is: 1,474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.18 : 2,503.55 = 1,068.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.18/2,503.55 = 1,068.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.18x = 2,503.55 × 1,068.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.18x = 2,674,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,211.66/1,814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.06

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