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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.95, 2,767.70 and 658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.95, 2,767.70 and 658.90 is: 988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.95 : 2,767.70 = 658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.95/2,767.70 = 658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.95x = 2,767.70 × 658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.95x = 1,823,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,620.40/1,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.44

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