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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.76, 2,707.70 and 635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.76, 2,707.70 and 635.54 is: 952.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.76 : 2,707.70 = 635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.76/2,707.70 = 635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.76x = 2,707.70 × 635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.76x = 1,720,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,834.94/1,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.97

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