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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.62, 2,828.46 and 653.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.62, 2,828.46 and 653.07 is: 979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.62 : 2,828.46 = 653.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.62/2,828.46 = 653.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.62x = 2,828.46 × 653.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.62x = 1,847,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,177.75/1,885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.61

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