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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.68, 2,710.37 and 637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.68, 2,710.37 and 637.02 is: 955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.68 : 2,710.37 = 637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.68/2,710.37 = 637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.68x = 2,710.37 × 637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.68x = 1,726,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,561.49/1,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.65

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