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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.51, 2,800.71 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.51, 2,800.71 and 634.64 is: 951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.51 : 2,800.71 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.51/2,800.71 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.51x = 2,800.71 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.51x = 1,777,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,444.34/1,867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.77

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