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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.71, 2,502.91 and 985.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.71, 2,502.91 and 985.71 is: 1,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.71 : 2,502.91 = 985.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.71/2,502.91 = 985.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.71x = 2,502.91 × 985.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.71x = 2,467,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,143.42/1,813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.27

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