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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.33, 2,499.98 and 1,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.33, 2,499.98 and 1,065.93 is: 1,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.33 : 2,499.98 = 1,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.33/2,499.98 = 1,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.33x = 2,499.98 × 1,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.33x = 2,664,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,788.98/1,811.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.18

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