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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.03, 2,713.96 and 654.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.03, 2,713.96 and 654.78 is: 982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.03 : 2,713.96 = 654.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.03/2,713.96 = 654.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.03x = 2,713.96 × 654.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.03x = 1,777,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,046.73/1,809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.32

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