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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.72, 2,712.70 and 654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.72, 2,712.70 and 654.68 is: 981.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.72 : 2,712.70 = 654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.72/2,712.70 = 654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.72x = 2,712.70 × 654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.72x = 1,775,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,950.44/1,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.34

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