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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.45, 2,802.42 and 635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.45, 2,802.42 and 635.83 is: 953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.45 : 2,802.42 = 635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.45/2,802.42 = 635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.45x = 2,802.42 × 635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.45x = 1,781,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,855.70/1,868.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.66

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