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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.58, 2,796.48 and 632.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.58, 2,796.48 and 632.15 is: 947.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.58 : 2,796.48 = 632.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.58/2,796.48 = 632.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.58x = 2,796.48 × 632.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.58x = 1,767,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,780.85/1,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.58

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