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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.67, 2,741.90 and 657.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.67, 2,741.90 and 657.73 is: 986.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.67 : 2,741.90 = 657.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.67/2,741.90 = 657.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.67x = 2,741.90 × 657.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.67x = 1,803,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,429.89/1,827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.74

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