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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.95, 2,713.43 and 654.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.95, 2,713.43 and 654.43 is: 981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.95 : 2,713.43 = 654.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.95/2,713.43 = 654.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.95x = 2,713.43 × 654.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.95x = 1,775,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,749.99/1,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.65

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