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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.96, 2,743.08 and 658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.96, 2,743.08 and 658.90 is: 988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.96 : 2,743.08 = 658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.96/2,743.08 = 658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.96x = 2,743.08 × 658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.96x = 1,807,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,415.41/1,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.22

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