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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.24, 2,503.62 and 1,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.24, 2,503.62 and 1,017.56 is: 1,404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.24 : 2,503.62 = 1,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.24/2,503.62 = 1,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.24x = 2,503.62 × 1,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.24x = 2,547,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,583.57/1,814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.22

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