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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.63, 2,887.40 and 998.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.63, 2,887.40 and 998.89 is: 1,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.63 : 2,887.40 = 998.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.63/2,887.40 = 998.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.63x = 2,887.40 × 998.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.63x = 2,884,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,194.99/1,925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.79

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