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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.06, 2,717.96 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.06, 2,717.96 and 658 is: 986.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.06 : 2,717.96 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.06/2,717.96 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.06x = 2,717.96 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.06x = 1,788,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,417.68/1,813.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.41

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