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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.44, 2,742.80 and 658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.44, 2,742.80 and 658.58 is: 987.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.44 : 2,742.80 = 658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.44/2,742.80 = 658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.44x = 2,742.80 × 658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.44x = 1,806,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,336.22/1,828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.91

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