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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.63, 2,803.17 and 635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.63, 2,803.17 and 635.94 is: 953.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.63 : 2,803.17 = 635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.63/2,803.17 = 635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.63x = 2,803.17 × 635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.63x = 1,782,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,647.93/1,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.99

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