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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.99, 2,325.32 and 819.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.99, 2,325.32 and 819.39 is: 1,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.99 : 2,325.32 = 819.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.99/2,325.32 = 819.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.99x = 2,325.32 × 819.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.99x = 1,905,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,343.95/1,549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.26

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