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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.43, 2,706.68 and 634.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.43, 2,706.68 and 634.39 is: 951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.43 : 2,706.68 = 634.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.43/2,706.68 = 634.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.43x = 2,706.68 × 634.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.43x = 1,717,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,090.73/1,804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.60

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