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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.76, 2,747.34 and 661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.76, 2,747.34 and 661.54 is: 992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.76 : 2,747.34 = 661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.76/2,747.34 = 661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.76x = 2,747.34 × 661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.76x = 1,817,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,458.26/1,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.19

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