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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.07, 2,745.94 and 661.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.07, 2,745.94 and 661.45 is: 991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.07 : 2,745.94 = 661.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.07/2,745.94 = 661.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.07x = 2,745.94 × 661.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.07x = 1,816,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,310.54/1,832.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.40

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