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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.96, 2,504.54 and 1,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.96, 2,504.54 and 1,029 is: 1,419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.96 : 2,504.54 = 1,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.96/2,504.54 = 1,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.96x = 2,504.54 × 1,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.96x = 2,577,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,171.66/1,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.96

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