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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.33, 2,744.78 and 660.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.33, 2,744.78 and 660.11 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.33 : 2,744.78 = 660.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.33/2,744.78 = 660.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.33x = 2,744.78 × 660.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.33x = 1,811,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,839.70/1,830.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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