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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791, 2,686.50 and 636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791, 2,686.50 and 636.75 is: 955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791 : 2,686.50 = 636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791/2,686.50 = 636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791x = 2,686.50 × 636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791x = 1,710,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,628.88/1,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.13

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