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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.84, 2,724.31 and 646.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.84, 2,724.31 and 646.39 is: 969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.84 : 2,724.31 = 646.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.84/2,724.31 = 646.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.84x = 2,724.31 × 646.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.84x = 1,760,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,966.74/1,816.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.25

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