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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.58, 2,752.72 and 665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.58, 2,752.72 and 665.06 is: 997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.58 : 2,752.72 = 665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.58/2,752.72 = 665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.58x = 2,752.72 × 665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.58x = 1,830,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,708.54/1,834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.89

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