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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.63, 2,791.33 and 628.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.63, 2,791.33 and 628.91 is: 943.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.63 : 2,791.33 = 628.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.63/2,791.33 = 628.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.63x = 2,791.33 × 628.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.63x = 1,755,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,490.29/1,860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.49

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