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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.77, 2,729.93 and 665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.77, 2,729.93 and 665.25 is: 997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.77 : 2,729.93 = 665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.77/2,729.93 = 665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.77x = 2,729.93 × 665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.77x = 1,816,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,082.61/1,819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.97

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