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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.76, 4,786.14 and 999.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.76, 4,786.14 and 999.66 is: 1,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.76 : 4,786.14 = 999.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.76/4,786.14 = 999.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.76x = 4,786.14 × 999.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.76x = 4,784,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,489.77/3,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.48

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