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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.13, 2,499.35 and 983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.13, 2,499.35 and 983.13 is: 1,356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.13 : 2,499.35 = 983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.13/2,499.35 = 983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.13x = 2,499.35 × 983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.13x = 2,457,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,185.97/1,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.71

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