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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.24, 2,499.52 and 983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.24, 2,499.52 and 983.24 is: 1,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.24 : 2,499.52 = 983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.24/2,499.52 = 983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.24x = 2,499.52 × 983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.24x = 2,457,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,628.04/1,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.88

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