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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.32, 2,742.42 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.32, 2,742.42 and 658.44 is: 987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.32 : 2,742.42 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.32/2,742.42 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.32x = 2,742.42 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.32x = 1,805,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,719.02/1,828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.64

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