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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.88, 2,713.44 and 638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.88, 2,713.44 and 638.76 is: 958.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.88 : 2,713.44 = 638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.88/2,713.44 = 638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.88x = 2,713.44 × 638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.88x = 1,733,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,236.93/1,808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.18

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