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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.06, 2,648.70 and 612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.06, 2,648.70 and 612.54 is: 918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.06 : 2,648.70 = 612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.06/2,648.70 = 612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.06x = 2,648.70 × 612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.06x = 1,622,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,434.70/1,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.15

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