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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.59, 2,858.44 and 656.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.59, 2,858.44 and 656.17 is: 984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.59 : 2,858.44 = 656.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.59/2,858.44 = 656.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.59x = 2,858.44 × 656.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.59x = 1,875,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,622.57/1,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.27

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