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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.38, 2,808.57 and 639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.38, 2,808.57 and 639.80 is: 959.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.38 : 2,808.57 = 639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.38/2,808.57 = 639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.38x = 2,808.57 × 639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.38x = 1,796,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,937.77/1,872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.71

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