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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.52, 2,847.56 and 664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.52, 2,847.56 and 664.94 is: 997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.52 : 2,847.56 = 664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.52/2,847.56 = 664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.52x = 2,847.56 × 664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.52x = 1,893,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,456.55/1,897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.86

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