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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.19, 2,503.52 and 1,028.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.19, 2,503.52 and 1,028.17 is: 1,418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.19 : 2,503.52 = 1,028.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.19/2,503.52 = 1,028.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.19x = 2,503.52 × 1,028.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.19x = 2,574,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,039.02/1,814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.84

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