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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.81, 2,795.11 and 631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.81, 2,795.11 and 631.19 is: 946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.81 : 2,795.11 = 631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.81/2,795.11 = 631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.81x = 2,795.11 × 631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.81x = 1,764,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,250.89/1,863.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.58

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