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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.99, 2,558.51 and 1,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.99, 2,558.51 and 1,014.70 is: 1,400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.99 : 2,558.51 = 1,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.99/2,558.51 = 1,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.99x = 2,558.51 × 1,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.99x = 2,596,120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,120.10/1,853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.29

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