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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.43, 2,837.42 and 658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.43, 2,837.42 and 658.66 is: 988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.43 : 2,837.42 = 658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.43/2,837.42 = 658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.43x = 2,837.42 × 658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.43x = 1,868,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,902.40/1,891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.09

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