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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.63, 2,801.46 and 635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.63, 2,801.46 and 635.32 is: 952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.63 : 2,801.46 = 635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.63/2,801.46 = 635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.63x = 2,801.46 × 635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.63x = 1,779,823.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,823.57/1,867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.99

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