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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.16, 4,785.91 and 999.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.16, 4,785.91 and 999.05 is: 1,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.16 : 4,785.91 = 999.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.16/4,785.91 = 999.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.16x = 4,785.91 × 999.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.16x = 4,781,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,363.39/3,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.78

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