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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.86, 2,797.14 and 632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.86, 2,797.14 and 632.25 is: 948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.86 : 2,797.14 = 632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.86/2,797.14 = 632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.86x = 2,797.14 × 632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.86x = 1,768,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,491.77/1,864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.32

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