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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.12, 2,647.92 and 610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.12, 2,647.92 and 610.72 is: 916.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.12 : 2,647.92 = 610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.12/2,647.92 = 610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.12x = 2,647.92 × 610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.12x = 1,617,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,137.70/1,765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.16

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