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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.41, 2,829.61 and 653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.41, 2,829.61 and 653.82 is: 980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.41 : 2,829.61 = 653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.41/2,829.61 = 653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.41x = 2,829.61 × 653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.41x = 1,850,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,055.61/1,886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.73

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