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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.71, 2,797.37 and 632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.71, 2,797.37 and 632.30 is: 948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.71 : 2,797.37 = 632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.71/2,797.37 = 632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.71x = 2,797.37 × 632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.71x = 1,768,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,759.90/1,864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.54

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