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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.03, 2,805.65 and 638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.03, 2,805.65 and 638.22 is: 957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.03 : 2,805.65 = 638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.03/2,805.65 = 638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.03x = 2,805.65 × 638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.03x = 1,790,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,618.75/1,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.54

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