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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.63, 2,792.83 and 629.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.63, 2,792.83 and 629.91 is: 945.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.63 : 2,792.83 = 629.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.63/2,792.83 = 629.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.63x = 2,792.83 × 629.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.63x = 1,759,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,231.55/1,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.00

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