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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.08, 2,710.29 and 636.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.08, 2,710.29 and 636.81 is: 955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.08 : 2,710.29 = 636.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.08/2,710.29 = 636.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.08x = 2,710.29 × 636.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.08x = 1,725,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,939.77/1,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.10

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