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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.91, 2,829.69 and 654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.91, 2,829.69 and 654 is: 980.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.91 : 2,829.69 = 654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.91/2,829.69 = 654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.91x = 2,829.69 × 654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.91x = 1,850,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,617.26/1,886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.77

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