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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.14, 2,709.22 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.14, 2,709.22 and 438.14 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.14 : 2,709.22 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.14/2,709.22 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.14x = 2,709.22 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.14x = 1,187,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,017.65/1,806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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