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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.99, 2,712.74 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.99, 2,712.74 and 638.15 is: 957.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.99 : 2,712.74 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.99/2,712.74 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.99x = 2,712.74 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.99x = 1,731,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,118.28/1,807.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.48

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