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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.56, 2,684.34 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.56, 2,684.34 and 635.04 is: 952.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.56 : 2,684.34 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.56/2,684.34 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.56x = 2,684.34 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.56x = 1,704,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,663.27/1,789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.56

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