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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.21, 2,504.01 and 1,028.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.21, 2,504.01 and 1,028.51 is: 1,419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.21 : 2,504.01 = 1,028.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.21/2,504.01 = 1,028.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.21x = 2,504.01 × 1,028.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.21x = 2,575,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,399.33/1,814.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.57

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