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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.76, 2,504.30 and 1,028.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.76, 2,504.30 and 1,028.79 is: 1,419.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.76 : 2,504.30 = 1,028.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.76/2,504.30 = 1,028.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.76x = 2,504.30 × 1,028.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.76x = 2,576,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,393.65/1,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.69

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