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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.68, 2,834.80 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.68, 2,834.80 and 658 is: 986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.68 : 2,834.80 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.68/2,834.80 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.68x = 2,834.80 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.68x = 1,865,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,298.40/1,890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.58

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