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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.08, 2,759.22 and 653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.08, 2,759.22 and 653.71 is: 980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.08 : 2,759.22 = 653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.08/2,759.22 = 653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.08x = 2,759.22 × 653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.08x = 1,803,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,729.71/1,840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.25

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