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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.74, 2,504.20 and 1,028.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.74, 2,504.20 and 1,028.92 is: 1,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.74 : 2,504.20 = 1,028.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.74/2,504.20 = 1,028.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.74x = 2,504.20 × 1,028.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.74x = 2,576,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,621.46/1,814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.83

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