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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.29, 2,836.94 and 658.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.29, 2,836.94 and 658.71 is: 988.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.29 : 2,836.94 = 658.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.29/2,836.94 = 658.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.29x = 2,836.94 × 658.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.29x = 1,868,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,720.75/1,891.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.07

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