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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.23, 2,819.32 and 646.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.23, 2,819.32 and 646.65 is: 970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.23 : 2,819.32 = 646.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.23/2,819.32 = 646.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.23x = 2,819.32 × 646.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.23x = 1,823,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,095.95/1,879.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.13

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