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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.51, 2,845.71 and 664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.51, 2,845.71 and 664.69 is: 996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.51 : 2,845.71 = 664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.51/2,845.71 = 664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.51x = 2,845.71 × 664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.51x = 1,891,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,514.98/1,897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.84

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