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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.27, 2,804.66 and 637.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.27, 2,804.66 and 637.34 is: 955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.27 : 2,804.66 = 637.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.27/2,804.66 = 637.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.27x = 2,804.66 × 637.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.27x = 1,787,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,518.82/1,870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.76

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