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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.98, 2,729.88 and 665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.98, 2,729.88 and 665.46 is: 998.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.98 : 2,729.88 = 665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.98/2,729.88 = 665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.98x = 2,729.88 × 665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.98x = 1,816,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,625.94/1,819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.16

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