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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.89, 2,526.62 and 991.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.89, 2,526.62 and 991.59 is: 1,368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.89 : 2,526.62 = 991.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.89/2,526.62 = 991.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.89x = 2,526.62 × 991.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.89x = 2,505,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,371.13/1,830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.39

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