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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.52, 2,652.90 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.52, 2,652.90 and 614.12 is: 921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.52 : 2,652.90 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.52/2,652.90 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.52x = 2,652.90 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.52x = 1,629,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,198.95/1,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.22

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