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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.53, 2,504.01 and 1,068.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.53, 2,504.01 and 1,068.33 is: 1,474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.53 : 2,504.01 = 1,068.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.53/2,504.01 = 1,068.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.53x = 2,504.01 × 1,068.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.53x = 2,675,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,109.00/1,814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.27

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