Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.15, 2,746 and 660.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,831.15, 2,746 and 660.97 is: 991.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,831.15 : 2,746 = 660.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,831.15/2,746 = 660.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,831.15x = 2,746 × 660.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,831.15x = 1,815,023.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,023.62/1,831.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991.19
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