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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.91, 2,713.37 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.91, 2,713.37 and 440.91 is: 661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.91 : 2,713.37 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.91/2,713.37 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.91x = 2,713.37 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.91x = 1,196,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,342.98/1,808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.36

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