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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.62, 2,835.49 and 658.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.62, 2,835.49 and 658.01 is: 986.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.62 : 2,835.49 = 658.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.62/2,835.49 = 658.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.62x = 2,835.49 × 658.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.62x = 1,865,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,780.77/1,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.34

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