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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.56, 2,646.84 and 610.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.56, 2,646.84 and 610.31 is: 915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.56 : 2,646.84 = 610.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.56/2,646.84 = 610.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.56x = 2,646.84 × 610.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.56x = 1,615,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,401.83/1,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.47

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