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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.51, 2,847.21 and 665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.51, 2,847.21 and 665.69 is: 998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.51 : 2,847.21 = 665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.51/2,847.21 = 665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.51x = 2,847.21 × 665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.51x = 1,895,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,359.22/1,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.34

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