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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.48, 2,723.46 and 661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.48, 2,723.46 and 661.08 is: 991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.48 : 2,723.46 = 661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.48/2,723.46 = 661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.48x = 2,723.46 × 661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.48x = 1,800,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,424.94/1,815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.71

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