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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.56, 2,657.34 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.56, 2,657.34 and 616.68 is: 925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.56 : 2,657.34 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.56/2,657.34 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.56x = 2,657.34 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.56x = 1,638,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,728.43/1,771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.02

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