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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.96, 2,834.30 and 657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.96, 2,834.30 and 657.04 is: 985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.96 : 2,834.30 = 657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.96/2,834.30 = 657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.96x = 2,834.30 × 657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.96x = 1,862,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,248.47/1,889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.34

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