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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.39, 2,828.55 and 653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.39, 2,828.55 and 653.70 is: 980.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.39 : 2,828.55 = 653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.39/2,828.55 = 653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.39x = 2,828.55 × 653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.39x = 1,849,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,023.14/1,886.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.19

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