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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.65, 2,807.72 and 638.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.65, 2,807.72 and 638.73 is: 958.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.65 : 2,807.72 = 638.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.65/2,807.72 = 638.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.65x = 2,807.72 × 638.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.65x = 1,793,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,375.00/1,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.18

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