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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.67, 2,802.87 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.67, 2,802.87 and 636.12 is: 954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.67 : 2,802.87 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.67/2,802.87 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.67x = 2,802.87 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.67x = 1,782,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,961.66/1,868.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.13

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