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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.06, 2,752.41 and 665.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.06, 2,752.41 and 665.79 is: 998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.06 : 2,752.41 = 665.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.06/2,752.41 = 665.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.06x = 2,752.41 × 665.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.06x = 1,832,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,527.05/1,836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.08

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