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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.51, 2,799.95 and 634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.51, 2,799.95 and 634.77 is: 952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.51 : 2,799.95 = 634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.51/2,799.95 = 634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.51x = 2,799.95 × 634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.51x = 1,777,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,321.09/1,866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.22

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