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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.46, 2,801.44 and 634.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.46, 2,801.44 and 634.54 is: 951.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.46 : 2,801.44 = 634.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.46/2,801.44 = 634.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.46x = 2,801.44 × 634.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.46x = 1,777,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,625.74/1,867.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.89

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