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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.25, 2,652.38 and 614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.25, 2,652.38 and 614 is: 921.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.25 : 2,652.38 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.25/2,652.38 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.25x = 2,652.38 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.25x = 1,628,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,561.32/1,768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.00

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