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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.48, 2,503.42 and 1,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.48, 2,503.42 and 1,068.20 is: 1,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.48 : 2,503.42 = 1,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.48/2,503.42 = 1,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.48x = 2,503.42 × 1,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.48x = 2,674,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,153.24/1,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.78

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