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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.53, 2,800.40 and 634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.53, 2,800.40 and 634.73 is: 952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.53 : 2,800.40 = 634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.53/2,800.40 = 634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.53x = 2,800.40 × 634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.53x = 1,777,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,480.72/1,866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.29

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