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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.74, 2,837.40 and 658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.74, 2,837.40 and 658.15 is: 987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.74 : 2,837.40 = 658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.74/2,837.40 = 658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.74x = 2,837.40 × 658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.74x = 1,867,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,425.25/1,890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.67

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