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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.66, 2,711.71 and 637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.66, 2,711.71 and 637.42 is: 956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.66 : 2,711.71 = 637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.66/2,711.71 = 637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.66x = 2,711.71 × 637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.66x = 1,728,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,508.73/1,807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.21

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