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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.58, 4,786.68 and 999.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.58, 4,786.68 and 999.33 is: 1,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.58 : 4,786.68 = 999.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.58/4,786.68 = 999.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.58x = 4,786.68 × 999.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.58x = 4,783,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,472.92/3,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.25

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