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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.59, 4,786.49 and 999.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.59, 4,786.49 and 999.34 is: 1,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.59 : 4,786.49 = 999.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.59/4,786.49 = 999.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.59x = 4,786.49 × 999.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.59x = 4,783,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,321.45/3,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.20

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