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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.68, 2,805.86 and 638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.68, 2,805.86 and 638.12 is: 957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.68 : 2,805.86 = 638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.68/2,805.86 = 638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.68x = 2,805.86 × 638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.68x = 1,790,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,475.38/1,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.13

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