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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.61, 2,975.43 and 813.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.61, 2,975.43 and 813.31 is: 1,219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.61 : 2,975.43 = 813.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.61/2,975.43 = 813.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.61x = 2,975.43 × 813.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.61x = 2,419,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,942.58/1,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.97

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