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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.46, 2,795.55 and 630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.46, 2,795.55 and 630.82 is: 946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.46 : 2,795.55 = 630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.46/2,795.55 = 630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.46x = 2,795.55 × 630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.46x = 1,763,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,488.85/1,863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.35

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