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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.48, 2,722.12 and 660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.48, 2,722.12 and 660.20 is: 990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.48 : 2,722.12 = 660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.48/2,722.12 = 660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.48x = 2,722.12 × 660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.48x = 1,797,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,143.62/1,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.45

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