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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.99, 2,758.46 and 668.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.99, 2,758.46 and 668.99 is: 1,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.99 : 2,758.46 = 668.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.99/2,758.46 = 668.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.99x = 2,758.46 × 668.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.99x = 1,845,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,365.02/1,838.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.47

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