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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.61, 2,713.05 and 988.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.61, 2,713.05 and 988.58 is: 1,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.61 : 2,713.05 = 988.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.61/2,713.05 = 988.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.61x = 2,713.05 × 988.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.61x = 2,682,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,053.40/1,809.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.12

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