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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.36, 2,713.87 and 639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.36, 2,713.87 and 639.72 is: 958.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.36 : 2,713.87 = 639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.36/2,713.87 = 639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.36x = 2,713.87 × 639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.36x = 1,736,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,116.92/1,810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.99

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