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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.51, 2,802.21 and 635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.51, 2,802.21 and 635.64 is: 953.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.51 : 2,802.21 = 635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.51/2,802.21 = 635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.51x = 2,802.21 × 635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.51x = 1,781,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,196.76/1,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.27

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