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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.22, 2,499.48 and 983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.22, 2,499.48 and 983.22 is: 1,356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.22 : 2,499.48 = 983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.22/2,499.48 = 983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.22x = 2,499.48 × 983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.22x = 2,457,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,538.73/1,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.84

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