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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.69, 2,717.38 and 658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.69, 2,717.38 and 658.17 is: 986.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.69 : 2,717.38 = 658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.69/2,717.38 = 658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.69x = 2,717.38 × 658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.69x = 1,788,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,497.99/1,812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.65

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