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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.23, 2,706.21 and 635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.23, 2,706.21 and 635.13 is: 952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.23 : 2,706.21 = 635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.23/2,706.21 = 635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.23x = 2,706.21 × 635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.23x = 1,718,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,795.16/1,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.65

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