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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.42, 2,711.96 and 653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.42, 2,711.96 and 653.82 is: 979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.42 : 2,711.96 = 653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.42/2,711.96 = 653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.42x = 2,711.96 × 653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.42x = 1,773,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,133.69/1,809.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.95

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