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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.48, 2,687.94 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.48, 2,687.94 and 638.04 is: 957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.48 : 2,687.94 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.48/2,687.94 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.48x = 2,687.94 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.48x = 1,715,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,013.24/1,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.32

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