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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.30, 2,502.86 and 1,115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.30, 2,502.86 and 1,115.42 is: 1,538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.30 : 2,502.86 = 1,115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.30/2,502.86 = 1,115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.30x = 2,502.86 × 1,115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.30x = 2,791,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,740.10/1,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.74

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