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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.63, 2,504.18 and 986.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.63, 2,504.18 and 986.63 is: 1,361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.63 : 2,504.18 = 986.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.63/2,504.18 = 986.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.63x = 2,504.18 × 986.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.63x = 2,470,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,699.11/1,814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.54

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