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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.69, 2,918.13 and 646.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.69, 2,918.13 and 646.81 is: 970.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.69 : 2,918.13 = 646.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.69/2,918.13 = 646.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.69x = 2,918.13 × 646.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.69x = 1,887,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,475.67/1,945.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.08

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