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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.43, 2,795.14 and 630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.43, 2,795.14 and 630.86 is: 946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.43 : 2,795.14 = 630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.43/2,795.14 = 630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.43x = 2,795.14 × 630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.43x = 1,763,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,342.02/1,863.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.29

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