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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.29, 2,510.61 and 991.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.29, 2,510.61 and 991.29 is: 1,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.29 : 2,510.61 = 991.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.29/2,510.61 = 991.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.29x = 2,510.61 × 991.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.29x = 2,488,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,730.03/1,819.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.97

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