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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.27, 2,654.86 and 615.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.27, 2,654.86 and 615.75 is: 923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.27 : 2,654.86 = 615.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.27/2,654.86 = 615.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.27x = 2,654.86 × 615.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.27x = 1,634,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,730.05/1,770.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.44

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