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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.71, 2,747.20 and 661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.71, 2,747.20 and 661.68 is: 992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.71 : 2,747.20 = 661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.71/2,747.20 = 661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.71x = 2,747.20 × 661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.71x = 1,817,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,767.30/1,831.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.39

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