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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.79, 2,511.30 and 991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.79, 2,511.30 and 991.79 is: 1,368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.79 : 2,511.30 = 991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.79/2,511.30 = 991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.79x = 2,511.30 × 991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.79x = 2,490,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,669.67/1,819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.66

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