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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.33, 2,802.49 and 636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.33, 2,802.49 and 636.62 is: 954.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.33 : 2,802.49 = 636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.33/2,802.49 = 636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.33x = 2,802.49 × 636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.33x = 1,784,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,105.58/1,868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.92

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