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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.61, 2,837.21 and 658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.61, 2,837.21 and 658.02 is: 987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.61 : 2,837.21 = 658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.61/2,837.21 = 658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.61x = 2,837.21 × 658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.61x = 1,866,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,940.92/1,890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.48

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