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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.15, 2,657.68 and 617.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.15, 2,657.68 and 617.63 is: 926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.15 : 2,657.68 = 617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.15/2,657.68 = 617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.15x = 2,657.68 × 617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.15x = 1,641,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,448.07/1,772.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.25

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