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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.56, 2,805.71 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.56, 2,805.71 and 637.88 is: 956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.56 : 2,805.71 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.56/2,805.71 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.56x = 2,805.71 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.56x = 1,789,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,689.08/1,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.77

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