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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.73, 2,834.39 and 657.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.73, 2,834.39 and 657.89 is: 986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.73 : 2,834.39 = 657.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.73/2,834.39 = 657.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.73x = 2,834.39 × 657.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.73x = 1,864,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,725.72/1,890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.25

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