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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.33, 2,503.34 and 1,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.33, 2,503.34 and 1,150.94 is: 1,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.33 : 2,503.34 = 1,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.33/2,503.34 = 1,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.33x = 2,503.34 × 1,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.33x = 2,881,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,200.40/1,814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.02

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