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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.34, 2,711.80 and 638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.34, 2,711.80 and 638.09 is: 956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.34 : 2,711.80 = 638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.34/2,711.80 = 638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.34x = 2,711.80 × 638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.34x = 1,730,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,366.28/1,808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.88

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