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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.84, 2,681.76 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.84, 2,681.76 and 633.56 is: 950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.84 : 2,681.76 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.84/2,681.76 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.84x = 2,681.76 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.84x = 1,699,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,055.87/1,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.34

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