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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.52, 2,729.28 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.52, 2,729.28 and 664.96 is: 997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.52 : 2,729.28 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.52/2,729.28 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.52x = 2,729.28 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.52x = 1,814,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,862.03/1,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.44

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