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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.96, 2,738.58 and 655.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.96, 2,738.58 and 655.93 is: 983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.96 : 2,738.58 = 655.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.96/2,738.58 = 655.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.96x = 2,738.58 × 655.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.96x = 1,796,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,316.78/1,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.77

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