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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,895.46, 2,844.26 and 663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,895.46, 2,844.26 and 663.78 is: 996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,895.46 : 2,844.26 = 663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,895.46/2,844.26 = 663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,895.46x = 2,844.26 × 663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,895.46x = 1,887,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,962.90/1,895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.04

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