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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.82, 2,836.41 and 658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.82, 2,836.41 and 658.09 is: 987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.82 : 2,836.41 = 658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.82/2,836.41 = 658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.82x = 2,836.41 × 658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.82x = 1,866,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,613.06/1,890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.20

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