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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.64, 2,723.86 and 661.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.64, 2,723.86 and 661.38 is: 992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.64 : 2,723.86 = 661.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.64/2,723.86 = 661.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.64x = 2,723.86 × 661.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.64x = 1,801,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,494.56/1,815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.21

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