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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.08, 2,802.26 and 635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.08, 2,802.26 and 635.08 is: 952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.08 : 2,802.26 = 635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.08/2,802.26 = 635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.08x = 2,802.26 × 635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.08x = 1,779,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,659.28/1,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.67

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