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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.69, 2,504.37 and 1,028.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.69, 2,504.37 and 1,028.99 is: 1,420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.69 : 2,504.37 = 1,028.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.69/2,504.37 = 1,028.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.69x = 2,504.37 × 1,028.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.69x = 2,576,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,971.69/1,814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.06

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