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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.66, 2,829.31 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.66, 2,829.31 and 653.74 is: 980.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.66 : 2,829.31 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.66/2,829.31 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.66x = 2,829.31 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.66x = 1,849,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,633.12/1,886.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.37

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