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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.40, 2,503.60 and 1,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.40, 2,503.60 and 1,151.20 is: 1,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.40 : 2,503.60 = 1,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.40/2,503.60 = 1,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.40x = 2,503.60 × 1,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.40x = 2,882,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,144.32/1,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.48

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