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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.81, 2,834.75 and 657.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.81, 2,834.75 and 657.26 is: 985.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.81 : 2,834.75 = 657.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.81/2,834.75 = 657.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.81x = 2,834.75 × 657.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.81x = 1,863,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,155.25/1,889.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.90

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