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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.28, 2,510.61 and 991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.28, 2,510.61 and 991.28 is: 1,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.28 : 2,510.61 = 991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.28/2,510.61 = 991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.28x = 2,510.61 × 991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.28x = 2,488,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,717.48/1,819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.97

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