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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.52, 2,504.82 and 1,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.52, 2,504.82 and 1,372.56 is: 1,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.52 : 2,504.82 = 1,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.52/2,504.82 = 1,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.52x = 2,504.82 × 1,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.52x = 3,438,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,015.74/1,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.72

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