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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.79, 2,858.17 and 656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.79, 2,858.17 and 656.37 is: 984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.79 : 2,858.17 = 656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.79/2,858.17 = 656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.79x = 2,858.17 × 656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.79x = 1,876,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,017.04/1,905.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.38

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