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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.96, 2,648.39 and 611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.96, 2,648.39 and 611.44 is: 916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.96 : 2,648.39 = 611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.96/2,648.39 = 611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.96x = 2,648.39 × 611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.96x = 1,619,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,321.90/1,765.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.97

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