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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.76, 2,702.78 and 631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.76, 2,702.78 and 631.64 is: 947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.76 : 2,702.78 = 631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.76/2,702.78 = 631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.76x = 2,702.78 × 631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.76x = 1,707,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,167.29/1,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.50

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