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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.31, 2,795.48 and 631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.31, 2,795.48 and 631.28 is: 946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.31 : 2,795.48 = 631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.31/2,795.48 = 631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.31x = 2,795.48 × 631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.31x = 1,764,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,713.48/1,864.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.58

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