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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.81, 2,674.94 and 628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.81, 2,674.94 and 628.65 is: 943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.81 : 2,674.94 = 628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.81/2,674.94 = 628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.81x = 2,674.94 × 628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.81x = 1,681,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,597.89/1,782.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.23

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