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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.44, 2,836.94 and 658.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.44, 2,836.94 and 658.75 is: 988.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.44 : 2,836.94 = 658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.44/2,836.94 = 658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.44x = 2,836.94 × 658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.44x = 1,868,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,823.84/1,891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.04

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