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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.56, 2,822.50 and 648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.56, 2,822.50 and 648.96 is: 973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.56 : 2,822.50 = 648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.56/2,822.50 = 648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.56x = 2,822.50 × 648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.56x = 1,831,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,689.60/1,881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.50

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