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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.06, 2,656.61 and 616.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.06, 2,656.61 and 616.81 is: 925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.06 : 2,656.61 = 616.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.06/2,656.61 = 616.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.06x = 2,656.61 × 616.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.06x = 1,638,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,623.61/1,771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.22

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