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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.22, 2,682.69 and 634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.22, 2,682.69 and 634.06 is: 951.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.22 : 2,682.69 = 634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.22/2,682.69 = 634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.22x = 2,682.69 × 634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.22x = 1,700,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,986.42/1,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.22

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