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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.85, 2,747.80 and 662.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.85, 2,747.80 and 662.69 is: 994.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.85 : 2,747.80 = 662.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.85/2,747.80 = 662.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.85x = 2,747.80 × 662.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.85x = 1,820,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,939.58/1,831.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.04

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