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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.90, 2,793.62 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.90, 2,793.62 and 630 is: 944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.90 : 2,793.62 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.90/2,793.62 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.90x = 2,793.62 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.90x = 1,759,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,980.60/1,862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.75

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