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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.89, 2,645.82 and 609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.89, 2,645.82 and 609.64 is: 914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.89 : 2,645.82 = 609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.89/2,645.82 = 609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.89x = 2,645.82 × 609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.89x = 1,612,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,997.70/1,763.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.45

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