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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.42, 2,719.23 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.42, 2,719.23 and 659.06 is: 987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.42 : 2,719.23 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.42/2,719.23 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.42x = 2,719.23 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.42x = 1,792,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,135.72/1,814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.72

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