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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.28, 2,719.14 and 658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.28, 2,719.14 and 658.12 is: 987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.28 : 2,719.14 = 658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.28/2,719.14 = 658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.28x = 2,719.14 × 658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.28x = 1,789,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,520.42/1,812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.44

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