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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.93, 2,503.98 and 1,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.93, 2,503.98 and 1,018.13 is: 1,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.93 : 2,503.98 = 1,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.93/2,503.98 = 1,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.93x = 2,503.98 × 1,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.93x = 2,549,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,364.64/1,814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.67

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