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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.54, 2,973.82 and 813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.54, 2,973.82 and 813.18 is: 1,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.54 : 2,973.82 = 813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.54/2,973.82 = 813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.54x = 2,973.82 × 813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.54x = 2,418,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,250.95/1,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.77

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