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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.94, 2,501.70 and 1,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.94, 2,501.70 and 1,224.44 is: 1,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.94 : 2,501.70 = 1,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.94/2,501.70 = 1,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.94x = 2,501.70 × 1,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.94x = 3,063,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,181.55/1,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.76

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