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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.79, 2,499.39 and 1,065.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.79, 2,499.39 and 1,065.71 is: 1,470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.79 : 2,499.39 = 1,065.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.79/2,499.39 = 1,065.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.79x = 2,499.39 × 1,065.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.79x = 2,663,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,612.42/1,811.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.16

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