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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.34, 2,503.85 and 1,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.34, 2,503.85 and 1,028.44 is: 1,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.34 : 2,503.85 = 1,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.34/2,503.85 = 1,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.34x = 2,503.85 × 1,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.34x = 2,575,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,057.48/1,814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.28

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