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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.66, 2,722.71 and 661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.66, 2,722.71 and 661.22 is: 992.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.66 : 2,722.71 = 661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.66/2,722.71 = 661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.66x = 2,722.71 × 661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.66x = 1,800,310.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,310.31/1,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.09

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