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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.29, 2,835.74 and 658.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.29, 2,835.74 and 658.05 is: 987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.29 : 2,835.74 = 658.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.29/2,835.74 = 658.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.29x = 2,835.74 × 658.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.29x = 1,866,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,058.71/1,890.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.18

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