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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.54, 2,649.80 and 612.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.54, 2,649.80 and 612.29 is: 918.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.54 : 2,649.80 = 612.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.54/2,649.80 = 612.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.54x = 2,649.80 × 612.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.54x = 1,622,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,432.79/1,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.43

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