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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.73, 2,504.28 and 1,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.73, 2,504.28 and 1,028.76 is: 1,419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.73 : 2,504.28 = 1,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.73/2,504.28 = 1,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.73x = 2,504.28 × 1,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.73x = 2,576,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,303.09/1,814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.66

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