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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.06, 2,686.47 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.06, 2,686.47 and 637.54 is: 955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.06 : 2,686.47 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.06/2,686.47 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.06x = 2,686.47 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.06x = 1,712,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,732.08/1,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.73

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