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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.26, 2,726.73 and 997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.26, 2,726.73 and 997.92 is: 1,495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.26 : 2,726.73 = 997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.26/2,726.73 = 997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.26x = 2,726.73 × 997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.26x = 2,721,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,058.40/1,819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.70

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