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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.52, 2,745.48 and 660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.52, 2,745.48 and 660.28 is: 990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.52 : 2,745.48 = 660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.52/2,745.48 = 660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.52x = 2,745.48 × 660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.52x = 1,812,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,785.53/1,830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.31

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