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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.20, 2,802.72 and 635.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.20, 2,802.72 and 635.53 is: 953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.20 : 2,802.72 = 635.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.20/2,802.72 = 635.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.20x = 2,802.72 × 635.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.20x = 1,781,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,212.64/1,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.44

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