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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.02, 2,757.58 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.02, 2,757.58 and 668 is: 1,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.02 : 2,757.58 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.02/2,757.58 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.02x = 2,757.58 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.02x = 1,842,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,063.44/1,838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.20

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