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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.58, 2,503.85 and 1,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.58, 2,503.85 and 1,028.34 is: 1,418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.58 : 2,503.85 = 1,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.58/2,503.85 = 1,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.58x = 2,503.85 × 1,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.58x = 2,574,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,803.97/1,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.95

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