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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.57, 2,745.68 and 661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.57, 2,745.68 and 661.30 is: 991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.57 : 2,745.68 = 661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.57/2,745.68 = 661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.57x = 2,745.68 × 661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.57x = 1,815,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,708.01/1,831.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.34

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