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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.75, 2,717.62 and 657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.75, 2,717.62 and 657.50 is: 986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.75 : 2,717.62 = 657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.75/2,717.62 = 657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.75x = 2,717.62 × 657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.75x = 1,786,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,819.92/1,811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.24

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