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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.95, 2,701.31 and 630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.95, 2,701.31 and 630.86 is: 946.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.95 : 2,701.31 = 630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.95/2,701.31 = 630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.95x = 2,701.31 × 630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.95x = 1,704,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,131.77/1,800.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.24

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