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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.82, 2,687.76 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.82, 2,687.76 and 637.54 is: 956.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.82 : 2,687.76 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.82/2,687.76 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.82x = 2,687.76 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.82x = 1,713,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,554.51/1,791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.32

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