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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.28, 2,839.74 and 660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.28, 2,839.74 and 660.70 is: 990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.28 : 2,839.74 = 660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.28/2,839.74 = 660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.28x = 2,839.74 × 660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.28x = 1,876,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,216.22/1,893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.99

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