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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.76, 2,471.73 and 999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.76, 2,471.73 and 999.19 is: 1,497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.76 : 2,471.73 = 999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.76/2,471.73 = 999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.76x = 2,471.73 × 999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.76x = 2,469,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,727.90/1,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.02

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