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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.98, 2,519.95 and 997.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.98, 2,519.95 and 997.98 is: 1,377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.98 : 2,519.95 = 997.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.98/2,519.95 = 997.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.98x = 2,519.95 × 997.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.98x = 2,514,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,859.70/1,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.27

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