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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.59, 2,503.42 and 1,184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.59, 2,503.42 and 1,184.92 is: 1,634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.59 : 2,503.42 = 1,184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.59/2,503.42 = 1,184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.59x = 2,503.42 × 1,184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.59x = 2,966,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,343.21/1,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.72

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