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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.41, 2,814.96 and 643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.41, 2,814.96 and 643.94 is: 966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.41 : 2,814.96 = 643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.41/2,814.96 = 643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.41x = 2,814.96 × 643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.41x = 1,812,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,672.38/1,876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.03

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