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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.72, 2,647.56 and 610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.72, 2,647.56 and 610.32 is: 915.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.72 : 2,647.56 = 610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.72/2,647.56 = 610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.72x = 2,647.56 × 610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.72x = 1,615,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,858.82/1,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.65

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