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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.54, 2,831.31 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.54, 2,831.31 and 638.16 is: 957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.54 : 2,831.31 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.54/2,831.31 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.54x = 2,831.31 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.54x = 1,806,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,828.79/1,887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.24

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