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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.97, 2,652.89 and 614.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.97, 2,652.89 and 614.45 is: 921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.97 : 2,652.89 = 614.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.97/2,652.89 = 614.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.97x = 2,652.89 × 614.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.97x = 1,630,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,051.92/1,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.47

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