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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.64, 2,653.26 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.64, 2,653.26 and 614.12 is: 921.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.64 : 2,653.26 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.64/2,653.26 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.64x = 2,653.26 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.64x = 1,629,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,420.03/1,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.28

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