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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.94, 2,688.01 and 637.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.94, 2,688.01 and 637.69 is: 956.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.94 : 2,688.01 = 637.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.94/2,688.01 = 637.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.94x = 2,688.01 × 637.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.94x = 1,714,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,108.78/1,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.57

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