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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.75, 2,654.63 and 615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.75, 2,654.63 and 615.50 is: 923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.75 : 2,654.63 = 615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.75/2,654.63 = 615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.75x = 2,654.63 × 615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.75x = 1,633,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,921.69/1,769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.25

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