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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.30, 2,718.86 and 658.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.30, 2,718.86 and 658.05 is: 987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.30 : 2,718.86 = 658.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.30/2,718.86 = 658.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.30x = 2,718.86 × 658.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.30x = 1,789,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,142.53/1,812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.22

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