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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.61, 2,834.67 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.61, 2,834.67 and 640.44 is: 960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.61 : 2,834.67 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.61/2,834.67 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.61x = 2,834.67 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.61x = 1,815,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,436.05/1,889.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.75

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