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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.41, 2,814.03 and 643.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.41, 2,814.03 and 643.59 is: 965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.41 : 2,814.03 = 643.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.41/2,814.03 = 643.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.41x = 2,814.03 × 643.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.41x = 1,811,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,081.57/1,876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.18

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