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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.76, 2,730.04 and 665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.76, 2,730.04 and 665.50 is: 998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.76 : 2,730.04 = 665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.76/2,730.04 = 665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.76x = 2,730.04 × 665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.76x = 1,816,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,841.62/1,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.40

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