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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.69, 2,795.97 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.69, 2,795.97 and 631.08 is: 946.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.69 : 2,795.97 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.69/2,795.97 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.69x = 2,795.97 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.69x = 1,764,480.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,480.75/1,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.77

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