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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.27, 2,729.30 and 997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.27, 2,729.30 and 997.12 is: 1,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.27 : 2,729.30 = 997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.27/2,729.30 = 997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.27x = 2,729.30 × 997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.27x = 2,721,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,430.17/1,819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.89

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