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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.72, 2,726.93 and 663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.72, 2,726.93 and 663.56 is: 995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.72 : 2,726.93 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.72/2,726.93 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.72x = 2,726.93 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.72x = 1,809,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,469.70/1,817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.46

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