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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.94, 2,504.42 and 1,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.94, 2,504.42 and 1,058.47 is: 1,460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.94 : 2,504.42 = 1,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.94/2,504.42 = 1,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.94x = 2,504.42 × 1,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.94x = 2,650,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,845.85/1,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.57

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