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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.52, 2,504.40 and 1,152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.52, 2,504.40 and 1,152.15 is: 1,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.52 : 2,504.40 = 1,152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.52/2,504.40 = 1,152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.52x = 2,504.40 × 1,152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.52x = 2,885,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,444.46/1,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.20

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