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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.65, 2,773.50 and 679.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.65, 2,773.50 and 679.35 is: 1,018.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.65 : 2,773.50 = 679.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.65/2,773.50 = 679.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.65x = 2,773.50 × 679.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.65x = 1,884,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,177.23/1,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.67

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