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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.58, 2,719.26 and 658.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.58, 2,719.26 and 658.34 is: 987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.58 : 2,719.26 = 658.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.58/2,719.26 = 658.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.58x = 2,719.26 × 658.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.58x = 1,790,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,197.63/1,812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.65

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