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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.06, 2,832.66 and 656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.06, 2,832.66 and 656.08 is: 983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.06 : 2,832.66 = 656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.06/2,832.66 = 656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.06x = 2,832.66 × 656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.06x = 1,858,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,451.57/1,889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.80

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