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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.86, 2,795.64 and 631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.86, 2,795.64 and 631.25 is: 946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.86 : 2,795.64 = 631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.86/2,795.64 = 631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.86x = 2,795.64 × 631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.86x = 1,764,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,733.77/1,863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.82

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