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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.43, 2,757.24 and 668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.43, 2,757.24 and 668.25 is: 1,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.43 : 2,757.24 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.43/2,757.24 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.43x = 2,757.24 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.43x = 1,842,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,525.63/1,838.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.23

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