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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.52, 2,978.27 and 816.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.52, 2,978.27 and 816.09 is: 1,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.52 : 2,978.27 = 816.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.52/2,978.27 = 816.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.52x = 2,978.27 × 816.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.52x = 2,430,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,536.36/1,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.13

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