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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,880.91, 2,820.69 and 648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,880.91, 2,820.69 and 648 is: 971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,880.91 : 2,820.69 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,880.91/2,820.69 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,880.91x = 2,820.69 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,880.91x = 1,827,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,807.12/1,880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.77

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