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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.54, 2,751.67 and 665.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.54, 2,751.67 and 665.27 is: 997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.54 : 2,751.67 = 665.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.54/2,751.67 = 665.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.54x = 2,751.67 × 665.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.54x = 1,830,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,603.50/1,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.31

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