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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,896.96, 2,845.71 and 665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,896.96, 2,845.71 and 665.09 is: 997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,896.96 : 2,845.71 = 665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,896.96/2,845.71 = 665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,896.96x = 2,845.71 × 665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,896.96x = 1,892,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,653.26/1,896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.73

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