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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.63, 2,797.65 and 632.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.63, 2,797.65 and 632.03 is: 948.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.63 : 2,797.65 = 632.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.63/2,797.65 = 632.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.63x = 2,797.65 × 632.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.63x = 1,768,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,193.50/1,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.28

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