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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.91, 2,721.50 and 1,064.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.91, 2,721.50 and 1,064.65 is: 1,596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.91 : 2,721.50 = 1,064.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.91/2,721.50 = 1,064.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.91x = 2,721.50 × 1,064.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.91x = 2,897,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,431.37/1,814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.46

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