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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.38, 2,795.63 and 630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.38, 2,795.63 and 630.68 is: 946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.38 : 2,795.63 = 630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.38/2,795.63 = 630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.38x = 2,795.63 × 630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.38x = 1,763,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,147.93/1,863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.21

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