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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.28, 2,503.77 and 1,028.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.28, 2,503.77 and 1,028.31 is: 1,419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.28 : 2,503.77 = 1,028.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.28/2,503.77 = 1,028.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.28x = 2,503.77 × 1,028.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.28x = 2,574,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,651.73/1,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.10

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