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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.94, 2,802.89 and 635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.94, 2,802.89 and 635.67 is: 953.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.94 : 2,802.89 = 635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.94/2,802.89 = 635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.94x = 2,802.89 × 635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.94x = 1,781,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,714.68/1,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.33

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