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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.68, 2,713.41 and 638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.68, 2,713.41 and 638.64 is: 958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.68 : 2,713.41 = 638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.68/2,713.41 = 638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.68x = 2,713.41 × 638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.68x = 1,732,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,892.16/1,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.10

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