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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.68, 2,682.66 and 634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.68, 2,682.66 and 634.20 is: 951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.68 : 2,682.66 = 634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.68/2,682.66 = 634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.68x = 2,682.66 × 634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.68x = 1,701,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,342.97/1,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.17

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