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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.47, 2,713.04 and 638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.47, 2,713.04 and 638.81 is: 958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.47 : 2,713.04 = 638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.47/2,713.04 = 638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.47x = 2,713.04 × 638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.47x = 1,733,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,117.08/1,808.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.33

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