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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.44, 2,503.02 and 1,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.44, 2,503.02 and 1,150.78 is: 1,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.44 : 2,503.02 = 1,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.44/2,503.02 = 1,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.44x = 2,503.02 × 1,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.44x = 2,880,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,425.36/1,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.50

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