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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.91, 2,795.41 and 631.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.91, 2,795.41 and 631.29 is: 946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.91 : 2,795.41 = 631.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.91/2,795.41 = 631.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.91x = 2,795.41 × 631.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.91x = 1,764,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,725.65/1,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.79

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