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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.41, 2,499.49 and 1,064.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.41, 2,499.49 and 1,064.93 is: 1,469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.41 : 2,499.49 = 1,064.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.41/2,499.49 = 1,064.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.41x = 2,499.49 × 1,064.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.41x = 2,661,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,781.89/1,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.45

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