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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.56, 2,721.84 and 660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.56, 2,721.84 and 660.40 is: 990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.56 : 2,721.84 = 660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.56/2,721.84 = 660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.56x = 2,721.84 × 660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.56x = 1,797,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,503.14/1,814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.60

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