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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.48, 2,722.08 and 661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.48, 2,722.08 and 661.04 is: 991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.48 : 2,722.08 = 661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.48/2,722.08 = 661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.48x = 2,722.08 × 661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.48x = 1,799,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,403.76/1,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.69

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