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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.67, 2,504.42 and 1,028.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.67, 2,504.42 and 1,028.77 is: 1,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.67 : 2,504.42 = 1,028.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.67/2,504.42 = 1,028.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.67x = 2,504.42 × 1,028.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.67x = 2,576,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,464.62/1,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.80

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