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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.16, 2,744.22 and 659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.16, 2,744.22 and 659.28 is: 989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.16 : 2,744.22 = 659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.16/2,744.22 = 659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.16x = 2,744.22 × 659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.16x = 1,809,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,209.36/1,829.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.09

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