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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.54, 2,804.87 and 637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.54, 2,804.87 and 637.52 is: 955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.54 : 2,804.87 = 637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.54/2,804.87 = 637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.54x = 2,804.87 × 637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.54x = 1,788,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,143.51/1,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.95

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