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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.84, 2,717.94 and 657.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.84, 2,717.94 and 657.68 is: 986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.84 : 2,717.94 = 657.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.84/2,717.94 = 657.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.84x = 2,717.94 × 657.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.84x = 1,787,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,534.78/1,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.59

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