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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.14, 2,741.48 and 657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.14, 2,741.48 and 657.88 is: 986.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.14 : 2,741.48 = 657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.14/2,741.48 = 657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.14x = 2,741.48 × 657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.14x = 1,803,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,564.86/1,828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.56

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