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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.24, 2,806.86 and 638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.24, 2,806.86 and 638.02 is: 957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.24 : 2,806.86 = 638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.24/2,806.86 = 638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.24x = 2,806.86 × 638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.24x = 1,790,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,818.78/1,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.02

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