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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.91, 2,504.62 and 1,029.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.91, 2,504.62 and 1,029.07 is: 1,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.91 : 2,504.62 = 1,029.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.91/2,504.62 = 1,029.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.91x = 2,504.62 × 1,029.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.91x = 2,577,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,429.30/1,814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.14

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