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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.80, 2,710.59 and 636.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.80, 2,710.59 and 636.76 is: 955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.80 : 2,710.59 = 636.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.80/2,710.59 = 636.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.80x = 2,710.59 × 636.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.80x = 1,725,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,995.29/1,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.28

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