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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.76, 2,806.26 and 638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.76, 2,806.26 and 638.84 is: 957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.76 : 2,806.26 = 638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.76/2,806.26 = 638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.76x = 2,806.26 × 638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.76x = 1,792,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,751.14/1,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.79

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