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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.93, 2,753.49 and 665.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.93, 2,753.49 and 665.75 is: 998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.93 : 2,753.49 = 665.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.93/2,753.49 = 665.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.93x = 2,753.49 × 665.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.93x = 1,833,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,135.97/1,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.48

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