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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.52, 2,748.48 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.52, 2,748.48 and 662.28 is: 993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.52 : 2,748.48 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.52/2,748.48 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.52x = 2,748.48 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.52x = 1,820,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,263.33/1,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.31

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