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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.89, 2,827.80 and 653.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.89, 2,827.80 and 653.19 is: 979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.89 : 2,827.80 = 653.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.89/2,827.80 = 653.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.89x = 2,827.80 × 653.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.89x = 1,847,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,090.68/1,885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.43

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