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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.63, 2,723.15 and 660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.63, 2,723.15 and 660.38 is: 991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.63 : 2,723.15 = 660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.63/2,723.15 = 660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.63x = 2,723.15 × 660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.63x = 1,798,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,301.83/1,814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.00

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