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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.92, 2,757.58 and 668.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.92, 2,757.58 and 668.53 is: 1,002.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.92 : 2,757.58 = 668.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.92/2,757.58 = 668.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.92x = 2,757.58 × 668.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.92x = 1,843,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,524.96/1,838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.50

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