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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.52, 2,713.74 and 655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.52, 2,713.74 and 655 is: 982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.52 : 2,713.74 = 655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.52/2,713.74 = 655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.52x = 2,713.74 × 655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.52x = 1,777,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,499.70/1,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.30

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