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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.63, 2,716.77 and 1,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.63, 2,716.77 and 1,196.44 is: 1,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.63 : 2,716.77 = 1,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.63/2,716.77 = 1,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.63x = 2,716.77 × 1,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.63x = 3,250,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,465.28/1,814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.26

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