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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.54, 2,503.68 and 1,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.54, 2,503.68 and 1,028.30 is: 1,418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.54 : 2,503.68 = 1,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.54/2,503.68 = 1,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.54x = 2,503.68 × 1,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.54x = 2,574,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,534.14/1,814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.84

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