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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.34, 2,502.96 and 1,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.34, 2,502.96 and 1,068.36 is: 1,473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.34 : 2,502.96 = 1,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.34/2,502.96 = 1,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.34x = 2,502.96 × 1,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.34x = 2,674,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,062.35/1,814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.85

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