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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.97, 2,504.52 and 1,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.97, 2,504.52 and 1,028.88 is: 1,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.97 : 2,504.52 = 1,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.97/2,504.52 = 1,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.97x = 2,504.52 × 1,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.97x = 2,576,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,850.54/1,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.78

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