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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.69, 2,717.28 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.69, 2,717.28 and 656.44 is: 985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.69 : 2,717.28 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.69/2,717.28 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.69x = 2,717.28 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.69x = 1,783,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,724.49/1,810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.11

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