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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.78, 2,848.48 and 665.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.78, 2,848.48 and 665.87 is: 998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.78 : 2,848.48 = 665.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.78/2,848.48 = 665.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.78x = 2,848.48 × 665.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.78x = 1,896,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,701.47/1,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.91

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