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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.55, 2,979.28 and 816.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.55, 2,979.28 and 816.41 is: 1,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.55 : 2,979.28 = 816.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.55/2,979.28 = 816.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.55x = 2,979.28 × 816.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.55x = 2,432,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,322.45/1,985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.01

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