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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.63, 2,713.32 and 638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.63, 2,713.32 and 638.58 is: 958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.63 : 2,713.32 = 638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.63/2,713.32 = 638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.63x = 2,713.32 × 638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.63x = 1,732,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,671.89/1,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.01

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