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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.76, 2,707.16 and 634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.76, 2,707.16 and 634.80 is: 952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.76 : 2,707.16 = 634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.76/2,707.16 = 634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.76x = 2,707.16 × 634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.76x = 1,718,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,499.99/1,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.20

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