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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.67, 2,831.10 and 963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.67, 2,831.10 and 963.73 is: 1,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.67 : 2,831.10 = 963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.67/2,831.10 = 963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.67x = 2,831.10 × 963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.67x = 2,728,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,416.00/1,887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.39

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