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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.95, 2,797.72 and 632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.95, 2,797.72 and 632.50 is: 948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.95 : 2,797.72 = 632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.95/2,797.72 = 632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.95x = 2,797.72 × 632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.95x = 1,769,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,543.91/1,864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.85

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