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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.88, 2,504.88 and 1,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.88, 2,504.88 and 1,029 is: 1,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.88 : 2,504.88 = 1,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.88/2,504.88 = 1,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.88x = 2,504.88 × 1,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.88x = 2,577,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,521.52/1,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.22

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